US 97 over Bickleton RD
PoorKlickitat County, Washington · 10.0 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0009103B0000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,310
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 97 over Bickleton RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 over Bickleton RD 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 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 5,310 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,384 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 97 over Bickleton RD built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 97 over Bickleton RD 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 Bickleton RD carry?
About 5,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 97 over Bickleton RD?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 97 over Bickleton RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.