SR 24 over Potholes East Canal
PoorAdams County, Washington · 11.8 E Grant CO · Structure no. 0010122A0000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,698
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 24 over Potholes East Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Potholes East Canal in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5,698 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,154 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 24 over Potholes East Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 24 over Potholes East Canal 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 24 over Potholes East Canal carry?
About 5,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 24 over Potholes East Canal?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 24 over Potholes East Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.