ROSE GULCH ROAD
Carrying ROSE GULCH ROAD over TOUCHET RIVER
0.2 N JCT SR 12, Columbia, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROSE GULCH ROAD
The ROSE GULCH ROAD bridge in Columbia, Washington carries ROSE GULCH ROAD over TOUCHET RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROSE GULCH ROAD compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 48.8 m (160 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.3 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082152000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
ROSE GULCH ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ROSE GULCH ROAD against other structures in Columbia and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROSE GULCH ROAD?
ROSE GULCH ROAD in Columbia, Washington has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROSE GULCH ROAD inspected?
ROSE GULCH ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROSE GULCH ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROSE GULCH ROAD?
ROSE GULCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROSE GULCH ROAD?
ROSE GULCH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ROSE GULCH ROAD and does age affect safety?
ROSE GULCH ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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