US Bridges

SR 21 over Dry Run

Good

Adams County, Washington · 10.0 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007755A0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 21 over Dry Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesDry Run
Location10.0 N JCT I-90
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates47.22617, -118.68633
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2023)
Projected traffic216 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Dry Run built?

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

What condition is SR 21 over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Dry Run carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Dry Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.