US Bridges

SR 142 over Klickitat River

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 10.0 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0010542A0000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 142 over Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2039. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesKlickitat River
Location10.0 E JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates45.79419, -121.20156
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2023)
Projected traffic908 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over Klickitat River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 142 over Klickitat River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Klickitat River carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Klickitat River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Klickitat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.