US Bridges

Godfrey over Klickitat Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · South of Mossyrock RD E. · Structure no. 088744000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godfrey over Klickitat Creek is a concrete frame carrying Godfrey over Klickitat Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGodfrey
CrossesKlickitat Creek
LocationSouth of Mossyrock RD E.
RouteCounty Highway 61690
Coordinates46.52472, -122.48122
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$218,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Godfrey over Klickitat Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godfrey over Klickitat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Godfrey over Klickitat Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Godfrey over Klickitat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Godfrey over Klickitat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.