US Bridges

SR 97 over Satus Creek

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 17.6 N JCT SR142 · Structure no. 0019566A0000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,072
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 over Satus Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 97 over Satus Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,072 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,746 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSR 97
CrossesSatus Creek
Location17.6 N JCT SR142
RouteU.S. Route 97
Coordinates46.02681, -120.62472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,072 (2023)
Projected traffic4,746 by 2039
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 97 over Satus Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 97 over Satus 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 97 over Satus Creek carry?

About 4,072 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 over Satus Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 over Satus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.