US Bridges

SR 26 over SR 24

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 9.4 E Grant CO · Structure no. 0005114B0000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over SR 24 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over SR 24 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,895 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesSR 24
Location9.4 E Grant CO
RouteState Highway 26
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.81153, -119.17689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,360 (2023)
Projected traffic8,895 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over SR 24 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 26 over SR 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over SR 24 carry?

About 7,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over SR 24?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over SR 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.