US Bridges

Schrag RD over Dry Wash

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.08 MI E Moody · Structure no. 079948000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schrag RD over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Schrag RD over Dry Wash in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSchrag RD
CrossesDry Wash
Location00.08 MI E Moody
RouteCounty Highway 64431
Coordinates47.08514, -118.91944
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2018)
Projected traffic178 by 2039
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schrag RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schrag RD over Dry Wash 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 Schrag RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Schrag RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schrag RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.