US Bridges

Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway Canal

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.97 MI N Herman · Structure no. 081243000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway Canal in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesReynolds RD
CrossesEL68 Wasteway Canal
Location00.97 MI N Herman
RouteCounty Highway 11612
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.89856, -119.15439
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic249 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds RD over EL68 Wasteway Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.