8th Street over Pataha Creek
FairPosted for loadGarfield County, Washington · 0.1 S US 12 on 8th · Structure no. 085546000000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Pataha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Street over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Pataha Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street over Pataha Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Street over Pataha Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Pataha Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Pataha Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.