US Bridges

Collins Drive over US 97

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 9.6 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0009103A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Drive over US 97 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Collins Drive over US 97 in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2036. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollins Drive
CrossesUS 97
Location9.6 N JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.81842, -120.80617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2002)
Projected traffic306 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Drive over US 97 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Drive over US 97 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Collins Drive over US 97 carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Collins Drive over US 97?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Drive over US 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.