US Bridges

SR 14 over Half Bridge

Poor

Skamania County, Washington · 3.2 E Clark CO · Structure no. 0001444A0000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,879
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Half Bridge is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 14 over Half Bridge in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesHalf Bridge
Location3.2 E Clark CO
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates45.57492, -122.195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2023)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Half Bridge built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Half Bridge in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Half Bridge carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Half Bridge?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Half Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.