US Bridges

Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Washington · 01.19 MI N SR26 · Structure no. 080193000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBillington RD
CrossesEL81 Wasteway 67+12.23
Location01.19 MI N SR26
RouteCounty Highway 21844
Coordinates46.82001, -119.06956
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2018)
Projected traffic244 by 2039
Trucks14%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23 carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Billington RD over EL81 Wasteway 67+12.23?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.