US Bridges

SR 21 over US 395

Good

Adams County, Washington · JCT US 395 · Structure no. 0014489D0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over US 395 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over US 395 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesUS 395
LocationJCT US 395
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates46.96978, -118.56817
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over US 395 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over US 395 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over US 395 carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over US 395?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over US 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.