US Bridges

Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 15.2 NE JCT SR 141 · Structure no. 084690000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBz Glenwood HWY
CrossesOutlet Creek
Location15.2 NE JCT SR 141
RouteCounty Highway 16000
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.9653, -121.2924
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$543,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet 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 Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bz Glenwood HWY over Outlet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.