Bench RD over Potholes East Canal
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Washington · 00.66 MI W SR24 · Structure no. 080900000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,255
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bench RD over Potholes East Canal is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bench RD over Potholes East Canal in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,052 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bench RD over Potholes East Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bench RD over Potholes East Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bench RD over Potholes East Canal carry?
About 3,255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bench RD over Potholes East Canal?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Bench RD over Potholes East Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.