Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek
FairAdams County, Washington · 11.26 MI NE SR261 · Structure no. 080980000000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek is a concrete other carrying Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek 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 Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Benge-Washtucna RD over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.