Columbus Avenue over Little Klickitat River
FairKlickitat County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT SR142 · Structure no. 086845000000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus Avenue over Little Klickitat River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Columbus Avenue over Little Klickitat River 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 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus Avenue over Little Klickitat River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus Avenue 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 Columbus Avenue over Little Klickitat River carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Avenue over Little Klickitat River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus Avenue over Little Klickitat River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.