US Bridges

Schoessler RD over Dry Wash

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.5 MI W Bauer RD · Structure no. 080529000000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoessler RD over Dry Wash is a concrete slab carrying Schoessler RD over Dry Wash in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1938, 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 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoessler RD
CrossesDry Wash
Location00.5 MI W Bauer RD
RouteCounty Highway 74724
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.16197, -118.46166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoessler RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is Schoessler 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schoessler RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schoessler RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Schoessler RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.