US Bridges

Hampton RD over Dry Relief

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Washington · 01.04 MI W Foulkes RD · Structure no. 081875000000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton RD over Dry Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton RD over Dry Relief 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton RD
CrossesDry Relief
Location01.04 MI W Foulkes RD
RouteCounty Highway 42204
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.77985, -118.6734
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2018)
Projected traffic2 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 Hampton RD over Dry Relief built?

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

What condition is Hampton 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 Hampton RD over Dry Relief carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hampton RD over Dry Relief?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton RD over Dry Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.