US Bridges

Fsdr 43 over Layout Creek

Good

Skamania County, Washington · 20 Minutes West of Wind R · Structure no. 060303000015941

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fsdr 43 over Layout Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fsdr 43 over Layout Creek in Skamania 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFsdr 43
CrossesLayout Creek
Location20 Minutes West of Wind R
RouteFederal Lands Road 43000
Coordinates45.80948, -122.04939
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fsdr 43 over Layout Creek built?

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

What condition is Fsdr 43 over Layout 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fsdr 43 over Layout Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fsdr 43 over Layout Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fsdr 43 over Layout Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.