Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat River
FairKlickitat County, Washington · 00.03 S JCT SR 142 · Structure no. 082590000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat 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 Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat River carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe Bend Rd. over Klickitat River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.