US Bridges

Wellsandt RD over I-90

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 13.2 E JCT SR 261 · Structure no. 0008228A0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellsandt RD over I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellsandt RD over I-90 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2036. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesWellsandt RD
CrossesI-90
Location13.2 E JCT SR 261
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23333, -118.15144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2002)
Projected traffic19 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellsandt RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellsandt RD over I-90 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 Wellsandt RD over I-90 carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wellsandt RD over I-90?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wellsandt RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.