Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Washington · 00.01 MI N Herman · Structure no. 080633000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 107
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51 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 2023.
How much traffic does Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51 carry?
About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Steele RD over Branch Canal EL68 134+51?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.