US Bridges

Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl

FairPosted for load

Skamania County, Washington · 00.1 Upstream SR 14 · Structure no. 085347000000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl is a steel truss - thru carrying Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEvergreen Drive
CrossesHamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl
Location00.1 Upstream SR 14
RouteCity Street 880
Coordinates45.64133, -121.97822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl 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 Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Drive over Hamilton Cr-Greenleaf Sl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.