US Bridges

Hemlock Road over Trout Creek

Good

Skamania County, Washington · 1.32 SW JCT 92135 · Structure no. 083639000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemlock Road over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemlock Road over Trout Creek in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHemlock Road
CrossesTrout Creek
Location1.32 SW JCT 92135
RouteCounty Highway 21410
Coordinates45.80167, -121.93
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$8.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemlock Road over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hemlock Road over Trout 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 Hemlock Road over Trout Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hemlock Road over Trout Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hemlock Road over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.