SR 261 over UP RR
Columbia County, Washington · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 261 over UP RR in Columbia County, Washington, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 485 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 39 of the 86 inventoried bridges in Columbia County rated fair (45.3%); 9 (10.5%) 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 March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 169 ft |
| Location | 12.5 N Jct US 12 |
| NBI structure number | 000000PF0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Columbia County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 12 over Touchet River | 1966 | 5,627 | Good |
| US 12 over Touchet River | 1966 | 4,556 | Good |
| US 12 over Warehouse Yard | 1933 | 2,442 | Poor |
| US 12 over UPRR | 1977 | 2,442 | Fair |
| US 12 over Patit Creek | 1933 | 2,218 | Fair |
| US 12 over Whetstone Creek | 2021 | 1,993 | Good |
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