US Bridges

Lauer RD over Dry Relief

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 01.44 MI N Tokio RD · Structure no. 081591000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauer RD over Dry Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lauer RD over Dry Relief in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 92 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLauer RD
CrossesDry Relief
Location01.44 MI N Tokio RD
RouteCounty Highway 63804
Coordinates47.22693, -118.72954
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lauer RD over Dry Relief built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lauer RD over Dry Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lauer RD over Dry Relief carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lauer RD over Dry Relief?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lauer RD over Dry Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.