US Bridges

Bickleton HWY over Rock Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 15.78 MI East JCT SR 97 · Structure no. 088254000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bickleton HWY over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bickleton HWY over Rock Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBickleton HWY
CrossesRock Creek
Location15.78 MI East JCT SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 34000
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.84183, -120.5315
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2021)
Projected traffic179 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bickleton HWY over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bickleton HWY over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bickleton HWY over Rock Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bickleton HWY over Rock Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bickleton HWY over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.