US Bridges

Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive

FairPosted for load

Skamania County, Washington · 5.60 NE JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 081467000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCook-Underwood RD
CrossesLittle White Salmon Rive
Location5.60 NE JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 93041
Coordinates45.76417, -121.63
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cook-Underwood RD over Little White Salmon Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.