US Bridges

SR 14 over Wood Gulch CR

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 32.8 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0005849A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Wood Gulch CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Wood Gulch CR in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesWood Gulch CR
Location32.8 E JCT US 97
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.74958, -120.20103
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2023)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2039
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Wood Gulch CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Wood Gulch CR 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 14 over Wood Gulch CR carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Wood Gulch CR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Wood Gulch CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.