US Bridges

SR 142 over Snyder Creek

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 13.4 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0003808A0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Snyder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 142 over Snyder Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesSnyder Creek
Location13.4 E JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates45.81942, -121.14964
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2023)
Projected traffic585 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$334,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over Snyder Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 142 over Snyder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Snyder Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Snyder Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Snyder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.