US Bridges

Mt. Adams Rd. over White Salmon River

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT SR 141 · Structure no. 081247000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Adams Rd. over White Salmon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mt. Adams Rd. over White Salmon River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMt. Adams Rd.
CrossesWhite Salmon River
Location1.4 N JCT SR 141
RouteCounty Highway 17200
Coordinates46.0155, -121.528
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2023)
Projected traffic248 by 2045
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Adams Rd. over White Salmon River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Adams 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 Mt. Adams Rd. over White Salmon River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Adams Rd. over White Salmon River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Adams Rd. over White Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.