US Bridges

Hoctor Road over Swale Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 1.0 E JCT SR 97 · Structure no. 079991000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoctor Road over Swale Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hoctor Road over Swale Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 358 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHoctor Road
CrossesSwale Creek
Location1.0 E JCT SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 33000
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.77695, -120.80229
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2021)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoctor Road over Swale Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoctor Road over Swale Creek 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 Hoctor Road over Swale Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Hoctor Road over Swale Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hoctor Road over Swale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.