US Bridges

SR 14 over Wind River

Good

Skamania County, Washington · 27.6 E Clark CO · Structure no. 0012630A0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
663 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Wind River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Wind River in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,346 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,338 by 2039. The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesWind River
Location27.6 E Clark CO
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates45.71611, -121.79233
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length663 ft (202.1 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,346 (2023)
Projected traffic5,338 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$13.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Wind River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Wind River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Wind River carry?

About 4,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Wind River?

The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Wind River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.