US Bridges

Glenwood HWY over Klickitat River

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 11.2 N JCT SR142 · Structure no. 085817000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood HWY over Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood HWY over Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2045. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood HWY
CrossesKlickitat River
Location11.2 N JCT SR142
RouteCounty Highway 21000
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.93645, -121.11913
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 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 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic203 by 2045
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood HWY over Klickitat River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood HWY 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 Glenwood HWY over Klickitat River carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood HWY over Klickitat River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood HWY over Klickitat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.