US Bridges

Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief

Good

Adams County, Washington · 1.7 E US395 · Structure no. 081883000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLind-Ralston RD
CrossesDry Relief
Location1.7 E US395
RouteCounty Highway 42901
Coordinates46.96974, -118.53429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Lind-Ralston RD over Dry Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.