US Bridges

US 97 over Kusshi CR

Poor

Klickitat County, Washington · 19.6 N JCT SR 142 · Structure no. 0003015A0000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,013
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 over Kusshi CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 97 over Kusshi CR in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3 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.

It carries about 4,013 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,647 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97
CrossesKusshi CR
Location19.6 N JCT SR 142
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.03695, -120.58677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,013 (2023)
Projected traffic4,647 by 2039
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 over Kusshi CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 over Kusshi CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 over Kusshi CR carry?

About 4,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 97 over Kusshi CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 over Kusshi CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.