US Bridges

Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Swale Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 00.33 S JCT SR 142 · Structure no. 082588000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Swale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Swale Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Bend Rd.
CrossesSwale Creek
Location00.33 S JCT SR 142
RouteCounty Highway 22140
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.82242, -121.09472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2045
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$718,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Swale Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Bend Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Swale Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Swale Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Swale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.