US Bridges

Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River

GoodPosted for load

Skamania County, Washington · MP 10.64 Washougal Rvr RD · Structure no. 084344000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,411
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River 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 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 1,411 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,829 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWashougal River RD
CrossesW. Fork Washougal River
LocationMP 10.64 Washougal Rvr RD
RouteCounty Highway 11060
Coordinates45.61556, -122.21889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating0.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2024)
Projected traffic1,829 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River built?

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

What condition is Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Washougal River RD over W. Fork Washougal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.