US Bridges

Providence RD over Dry Relief

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.59 MI E Johnson · Structure no. 079936000000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence RD over Dry Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence RD over Dry Relief in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 125 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence RD
CrossesDry Relief
Location00.59 MI E Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 32724
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.91145, -118.88552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence RD over Dry Relief built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Providence RD over Dry Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Providence RD over Dry Relief carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Providence RD over Dry Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Providence RD over Dry Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.