US Bridges

Wind River Road over Paradise Creek

GoodPosted for load

Skamania County, Washington · 20.41 NW JCT SR14 · Structure no. 080233000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wind River Road over Paradise Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wind River Road over Paradise Creek in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesWind River Road
CrossesParadise Creek
Location20.41 NW JCT SR14
RouteCounty Highway 92135
Coordinates45.95167, -121.93667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wind River Road over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wind River Road over Paradise 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wind River Road over Paradise Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wind River Road over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wind River Road over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.