US Bridges

SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway

Poor

Adams County, Washington · 8.9 E Grant CO · Structure no. 0007703A0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,196 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesSagehill Wasteway
Location8.9 E Grant CO
RouteState Highway 24
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.73811, -119.1846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2023)
Projected traffic6,196 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$864,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Sagehill Wasteway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.