US Bridges

Wind River Road over Wind River

Good

Skamania County, Washington · 15.23 NW JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 084420000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wind River Road over Wind River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wind River Road over Wind River in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesWind River Road
CrossesWind River
Location15.23 NW JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 92135
Coordinates45.88333, -121.96667
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wind River Road over Wind River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Wind River Road over Wind 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 July 2024.

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

About 429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wind River Road over Wind River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wind River Road over Wind River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.