US Bridges

SR 142 over Little Klickitat R

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 18.9 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0009192A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Little Klickitat R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 142 over Little Klickitat R 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesLittle Klickitat R
Location18.9 E JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates45.84317, -121.06067
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic465 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over Little Klickitat R built?

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

What condition is SR 142 over Little Klickitat R 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 SR 142 over Little Klickitat R carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Little Klickitat R?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Little Klickitat R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.