US Bridges

Mill ST over Little Klickitat River

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.2 N. JCT SR142 · Structure no. 086446000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Little Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill ST over Little Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill ST
CrossesLittle Klickitat River
Location0.2 N. JCT SR142
RouteCity Street 25980
Coordinates45.82567, -120.83
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill ST over Little Klickitat River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill ST over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Little Klickitat River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill ST over Little Klickitat River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over Little Klickitat River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.