Bridge conditions in Douglas County, Washington
40 inventoried bridges · 5 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Douglas County has 5 bridges rated poor out of 40 inventoried, a 12.5% share that puts it well above the national rate of about 7%.
- 5 of the 40 bridges in Douglas County, Washington, are rated in poor condition (12.5%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 16 bridges (40.0%) are rated good and 19 (47.5%) fair.
- The median Douglas County bridge was built in 1959.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is SR 28 over Douglas Creek (built 1957), carrying about 9,626 vehicles a day.
Good 40.0% · Fair 47.5% · Poor 12.5% of 40 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 28 over Douglas Creek | 1957 | 9,626 | Poor |
| US 97 over Columbia River | 1962 | 5,821 | Poor |
| US 2 over Douglas CR | 1974 | 773 | Poor |
| Pearl Hill Rd over Jordan Creek | 1953 | 72 | Poor |
| Mansfield North Rd over Foster Creek Drainage | 1961 | 55 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the 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 |
| SR 28 over SR 285 S-w Ramp | 1950 | 6,493 | Fair |
| US 97 over Pine Canyon Creek | 1959 | 6,105 | Good |
| US 97 over Columbia River | 1962 | 5,821 | Poor |
| US 97 over Dry Gulch | 1933 | 5,738 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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