US Bridges

Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River

FairPosted for load

Klickitat County, Washington · 1.4 E JCT SR 97 · Structure no. 079697000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Road
CrossesLittle Klickitat River
Location1.4 E JCT SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 34320
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.86211, -120.74241
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2021)
Projected traffic698 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Road over Little Klickitat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.