SR 17 over Columbia River
Douglas County, Washington · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 17 over Columbia River in Douglas County, Washington, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,645 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 19 of the 40 inventoried bridges in Douglas County rated fair (47.5%); 5 (12.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It has fracture-critical members (NBI item 92A): steel tension members without a redundant load path, which get their own scheduled inspections.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel deck truss |
| Length | about 1,149 ft |
| Location | 0.1 N Jct SR 173 |
| NBI structure number | 000000LR0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
| Fracture critical (item 92A) | Yes |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Douglas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 285 over Columbia R Gn Ry | 1950 | 26,350 | Fair |
| US 2 over Dry Wash | 1974 | 12,899 | Good |
| US 2 over Dry Wash | 1974 | 12,899 | Good |
| SR 28 over Rock Island CR | 1955 | 9,816 | Fair |
| SR 28 over Douglas Creek | 1957 | 9,626 | Poor |
| Eastmont Avenue over Canyon B Drainage | 2012 | 8,295 | Good |
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