US Bridges

Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr

Good

Skamania County, Washington · Fish Hatchery Road · Structure no. 000013230-00018

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery Road
CrossesLittle White Salmon Rvr
LocationFish Hatchery Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates45.72167, -121.64
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr 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 Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery Road over Little White Salmon Rvr?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.