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Klineline Bridge

Photo taken by Michael Goff in April 4, 2008

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Klineline Bridge

this bridge was a workhorse for many years, not only carrying traffic but many different utilities.

Photo taken by Michael Goff in April 4, 2008

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1956 Partial Failure

Part of the structure failed during a flood event in 1956.

Photo from the Clark County Public Works Website

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Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Salmon Creek on NE HWY 99 in Salmon Creek
Location: Salmon Creek, Clark County, Washington
Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 2008
History: Built 1928; rehabilitated 1956, Replaced 2008
Design: Klineline Bridge, also known as Salmon Creek Bridge, on Highway 99 is not what it used to be when originally constructed in 1928. The bridge has a history of requiring extensive repairs after flooding events. This includes rebuilding the bridge after a partial collapse in the mid 50s. Portions of the structure are 80 years old.
Information from Clark County Public Works
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 51.8 ft.
Total length: 131.9 ft.
Deck width: 48.2 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +45.70833, -122.64861 (decimal degrees)
45°42'30" N, 122°38'55" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 10/527351/5061702 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Vancouver
Inventory number: BH 37466 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 02/2005): Deck condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 31.5 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 16,305