US Bridges

SR 14 over Half Bridge

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 2.5 E JCT US 197 · Structure no. 0001492A0000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,173
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Half Bridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Half Bridge in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,173 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesHalf Bridge
Location2.5 E JCT US 197
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates45.64853, -121.10481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,173 (2023)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Half Bridge built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Half Bridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Half Bridge carry?

About 2,173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Half Bridge?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Half Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.