US Bridges

Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough

PoorPosted for load

Skamania County, Washington · 0.12 S JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 084744000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
165 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSkamania Landing R
CrossesButler Slough
Location0.12 S JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 10160
Coordinates45.61833, -122.04167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans11
Design loadH 10
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2022)
Projected traffic342 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Skamania Landing R over Butler Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.