US Bridges

5 TH Street over Pataha Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 0.1 S SR12 on 5th · Structure no. 085544000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 TH Street over Pataha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5 TH Street over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5 TH Street
CrossesPataha Creek
Location0.1 S SR12 on 5th
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates46.47349, -117.60467
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5 TH Street over Pataha Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 TH Street over Pataha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 5 TH Street over Pataha Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5 TH Street over Pataha Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 5 TH Street over Pataha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.