US Bridges

Fisher Hill Road over Klickitat River

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.01 W JCT SR 142 · Structure no. 083444000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Hill Road over Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fisher Hill Road over Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFisher Hill Road
CrossesKlickitat River
Location0.01 W JCT SR 142
RouteCounty Highway 13550
Coordinates45.71143, -121.26593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2045
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Hill Road over Klickitat River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Hill Road 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 Fisher Hill Road over Klickitat River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Hill Road over Klickitat River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Hill Road over Klickitat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.