US Bridges

Wind River Road over Wind River

Fair

Skamania County, Washington · 3.45 NW JCT SR14 · Structure no. 083685000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
598 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,548
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wind River Road over Wind River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Wind River Road over Wind River in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWind River Road
CrossesWind River
Location3.45 NW JCT SR14
RouteCounty Highway 92135
CountySkamania County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.75831, -121.83694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wind River Road over Wind River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wind River Road over Wind River 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Wind River Road over Wind River?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wind River Road over Wind River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.