US Bridges

SR 142 over Klickitat River

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Klickitat County, Washington · 17.5 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0018888A0000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
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 2016, so it is 9 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 142
CrossesKlickitat River
Location17.5 E JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 142
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.83361, -121.07972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over Klickitat River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Klickitat River carry?

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

How long is SR 142 over Klickitat River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Klickitat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.