US 97 over Swale Creek
PoorKlickitat County, Washington · 5.5 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0006413A0000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,760
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 97 over Swale Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 97 over Swale Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,760 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,401 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 97 over Swale Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 97 over Swale Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 97 over Swale Creek carry?
About 6,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 97 over Swale Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 97 over Swale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.