SR 26 over Providence Coulee
PoorAdams County, Washington · 15.0 E JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 0005999A0000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,997
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Providence Coulee is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 26 over Providence Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,452 by 2039. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 26 over Providence Coulee built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 26 over Providence Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Providence Coulee carry?
About 1,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Providence Coulee?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Providence Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.