US Bridges

SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert

Good

Wahkiakum County, Washington · 29.4 E JCT SR 401 · Structure no. 0018610B0000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,084 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,921 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesTide Gate Culvert
Location29.4 E JCT SR 401
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates46.2236, -123.39267
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,084 (2023)
Projected traffic1,921 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert carry?

About 2,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 4 over Tide Gate Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.