US Bridges

Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98

PoorPosted for load

Adams County, Washington · 00.87 MI N SR26 · Structure no. 080269000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLemaster RD
CrossesWasteway EL81 128+36.98
Location00.87 MI N SR26
RouteCounty Highway 21764
Coordinates46.81829, -119.09103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic166 by 2039
Trucks22%
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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98 carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lemaster RD over Wasteway EL81 128+36.98?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.