US Bridges

Booker RD over Wasteway

Good

Adams County, Washington · 01.49 MI N SR26 · Structure no. 080064000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,481
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booker RD over Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Booker RD over Wasteway in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBooker RD
CrossesWasteway
Location01.49 MI N SR26
RouteCounty Highway 21901
Coordinates46.82115, -119.04821
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2019)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2039
Trucks54%
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

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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Booker RD over Wasteway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Booker RD over Wasteway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Booker RD over Wasteway carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is Booker RD over Wasteway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Booker RD over Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.