US Bridges

East Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 7.63 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 082113000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Road over Pine Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location7.63 N JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 45000
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.82656, -120.19022
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2021)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Road over Pine 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 East Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is East Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.