US Bridges

SR 21 over Lind Coulee

Good

Adams County, Washington · 2.0 N JCT US 395 · Structure no. 0013112A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
736
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Lind Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Lind Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesLind Coulee
Location2.0 N JCT US 395
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates46.97155, -118.61047
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2023)
Projected traffic827 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Lind Coulee built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Lind Coulee 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Lind Coulee carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.