US 97 over BNSF RR
Klickitat County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 97 over BNSF RR in Klickitat County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,122 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 91 inventoried bridges in Klickitat County rated good (27.5%); 6 (6.6%) 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 July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 226 ft |
| Location | 0.6 N Oregon |
| NBI structure number | 0006774A0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 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 Klickitat County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Marina Way over Columbia River | 1924 | 14,900 | Fair |
| US 197 over Columbia R Sp & S Ry | 1954 | 6,795 | Fair |
| US 97 over Swale Creek | 1960 | 6,760 | Poor |
| US 97 over Columbia River | 1962 | 6,212 | Fair |
| SR 14 over White Salmon River | 1971 | 5,853 | Good |
| US 97 over Little Klickitat River | 1956 | 5,532 | Fair |
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