US Bridges

Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 1.2 E JCT CR 38000 · Structure no. 080153000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShrantz Road
CrossesWood Gulch Creek
Location1.2 E JCT CR 38000
RouteCounty Highway 42390
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.86483, -120.32216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$426,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch 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 Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Shrantz Road over Wood Gulch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.