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Linda Small
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Jim Gladson
Public Information
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Clark County Public Works
PO Box 9810
Vancouver WA 98666-
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History

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.

Photo of collapse of bridge in mid 50sHighway 99 was originally the primary north-south route for inland vehicle travel from Seattle to Southern California. Interstate 5 ultimately replaced this route in the 1960s. Washington Department of Transportation transferred the highway and the bridge to county control in the 1970s. The WSDOT transfer included transfer of the official bridge name “Bridge #1 – Klineline”.


Clark County Public Works - Engineering: Heath Henderson, Manager
Street Address: 1300 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Vancouver, WA 98660
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810
Main phone: (360) 397-6118 ext. 4944 | FAX: (360) 397-6051
TTY: (360) 397-6057
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