US Bridges

SR 14 over Klickitat River

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 9.4 E JCT SR 141 · Structure no. 0001727A0000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Klickitat River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 14 over Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 4,529 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,815 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesKlickitat River
Location9.4 E JCT SR 141
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.69694, -121.29178
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,529 (2023)
Projected traffic5,815 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Klickitat River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Klickitat River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Klickitat River carry?

About 4,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Klickitat River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Klickitat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.