US Bridges

SR 141 over Cave Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 18.5 N JCT SR 141 Spur · Structure no. 0004752A0000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 141 over Cave Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 141 over Cave Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 78 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,156 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 141
CrossesCave Creek
Location18.5 N JCT SR 141 Spur
RouteState Highway 141
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.99064, -121.51923
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2023)
Projected traffic2,156 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 141 over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 141 over Cave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 141 over Cave Creek carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 141 over Cave Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 141 over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.