US Bridges

Bear Creek Road over Panther Creek

Good

Skamania County, Washington · 0.48 N JCT Wind River RD · Structure no. 080429000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Road over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bear Creek Road over Panther Creek in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBear Creek Road
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.48 N JCT Wind River RD
RouteCounty Highway 20530
Coordinates45.77139, -121.84889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2024)
Projected traffic229 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek Road over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek Road over Panther 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Panther Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek Road over Panther Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Road over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.