US Bridges

Jennings Road over Bear Creek

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.07 S JCT SR 141 · Structure no. 086650000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Road over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jennings Road over Bear Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJennings Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.07 S JCT SR 141
RouteCounty Highway 17250
Coordinates45.99594, -121.52886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2023)
Projected traffic344 by 2045
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Road over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.