US Bridges

SR 142 over Bowman Creek

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Klickitat County, Washington · 20.1 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0017169A0000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Bowman Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 142 over Bowman Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 142
CrossesBowman Creek
Location20.1 E JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 142
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.8485, -121.04206
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 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 closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 142 over Bowman Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Bowman Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 142 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.