US Bridges

20 TH Street over Pataha Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Washington · 0.2 S US 12 on 20th · Structure no. 085570000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 TH Street over Pataha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20 TH Street over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries20 TH Street
CrossesPataha Creek
Location0.2 S US 12 on 20th
RouteCity Street 20
Coordinates46.47189, -117.583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 TH Street over Pataha Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 TH 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 20 TH Street over Pataha Creek carry?

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

How long is 20 TH Street over Pataha Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 20 TH Street over Pataha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.