SR 97 over Butler Creek
GoodKlickitat County, Washington · 8.8 N JCT SR 142 · Structure no. 0018293A0000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,827
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 97 over Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 97 over Butler Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,827 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 97 over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 97 over Butler 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 97 over Butler Creek carry?
About 4,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SR 97 over Butler Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 97 over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.