US Bridges

Cascade Ave over Hamilton Creek

Good

Skamania County, Washington · 0.3 M S SR 14 · Structure no. 084932000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Ave over Hamilton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade Ave over Hamilton Creek in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCascade Ave
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location0.3 M S SR 14
RouteCity Street 880
Coordinates45.61667, -121.98333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade Ave over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade Ave over Hamilton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cascade Ave over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Ave over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Ave over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.