US Bridges

Paha-Packard Rd. over Dry Wash

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.52 MI N Rosenoff RD · Structure no. 081539000000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paha-Packard Rd. over Dry Wash is a concrete other carrying Paha-Packard Rd. over Dry Wash in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 110 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPaha-Packard Rd.
CrossesDry Wash
Location00.52 MI N Rosenoff RD
RouteCounty Highway 75421
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.1406, -118.49442
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic140 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paha-Packard Rd. over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Paha-Packard 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 Paha-Packard Rd. over Dry Wash carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paha-Packard Rd. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Paha-Packard Rd. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.