US Bridges

Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek

FairPosted for load

Skamania County, Washington · 0.1 South First St. East · Structure no. 085622000000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 105 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCascade Ave Ext.
CrossesKanaka Creek
Location0.1 South First St. East
RouteCity Street 4500
Coordinates45.69167, -121.88333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic249 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Ave Ext. over Kanaka Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.