Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon River
FairPosted for loadKlickitat County, Washington · 00.29 W JCT SR141 · Structure no. 079806000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 552 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon River carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Northwestern Lk RD over White Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.