US Bridges

Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.51 MI W SR17 · Structure no. 081699000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1952, 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSutton Road
CrossesBranch Canal EL68 275+19
Location00.51 MI W SR17
RouteCounty Highway 12544
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.86996, -119.14365
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2018)
Projected traffic88 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19 built?

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

What condition is Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19 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 Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19 carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sutton Road over Branch Canal EL68 275+19?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.