US Bridges

Calloway RD over Dry Wash

Fair

Adams County, Washington · .09E SR261 · Structure no. 080508000000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calloway RD over Dry Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calloway RD over Dry Wash in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCalloway RD
CrossesDry Wash
Location.09E SR261
RouteCounty Highway 84004
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.98656, -118.34173
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calloway RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Calloway 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 Calloway RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Calloway RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Calloway RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.