US Bridges

Canyon Creek RD over Washougal River

Fair

Skamania County, Washington · 1.1 E Clark CO · Structure no. 0012160A0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Creek RD over Washougal River is a steel continuous frame carrying Canyon Creek RD over Washougal River in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCanyon Creek RD
CrossesWashougal River
Location1.1 E Clark CO
RouteCounty Highway 14000
Coordinates45.60744, -122.23181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2022)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Creek RD over Washougal River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Creek RD over Washougal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Creek RD over Washougal River carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Creek RD over Washougal River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Creek RD over Washougal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.