US Bridges

Bickleton HWY over Pine Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 1.0 SW Bickleton · Structure no. 082919000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bickleton HWY over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bickleton HWY over Pine Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBickleton HWY
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.0 SW Bickleton
RouteCounty Highway 34000
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.99444, -120.32266
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic232 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bickleton HWY over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bickleton HWY 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 Bickleton HWY over Pine Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bickleton HWY over Pine Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bickleton HWY over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.