9th Street over Pataha Creek
PoorPosted for loadGarfield County, Washington · 0.1 S US 12 on 9th · Structure no. 085547000000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over Pataha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Street over Pataha Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Street over Pataha Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 9th Street over Pataha Creek carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 9th Street over Pataha Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over Pataha Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.