US Bridges

Olson Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 1.4 S JCT SR 142 · Structure no. 082850000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olson Road over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Olson Road over Spring Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOlson Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.4 S JCT SR 142
RouteCounty Highway 25230
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.81492, -120.93375
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2023)
Projected traffic157 by 2045
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olson Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olson Road over Spring 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 Olson Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Olson Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Olson Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.