US Bridges

Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.24 MI N Danekas RD · Structure no. 081680000000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream is a concrete slab carrying Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBauman Rd.
CrossesIntermittent Stream
Location00.24 MI N Danekas RD
RouteCounty Highway 85782
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.14033, -118.36572
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream 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 Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bauman Rd. over Intermittent Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.