US Bridges

Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R.

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.34 JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 082187000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R. in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Ferry RD
CrossesBurlington Northern R.R.
Location0.34 JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 41000
Coordinates45.74084, -120.21239
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2045
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R. 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 Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R. carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Ferry RD over Burlington Northern R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.