US Bridges

SR 142 over Little Klickitat River

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 33.5 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0012159A0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Little Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 142 over Little Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,124 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesLittle Klickitat River
Location33.5 E JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates45.82411, -120.83781
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 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 traffic2,124 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over Little Klickitat River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 142 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Little Klickitat River carry?

About 2,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Little Klickitat River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Little Klickitat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.