US Bridges

Booker RD over East Low Canal

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Washington · 00.67 MI S Herman · Structure no. 081944000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,682
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booker RD over East Low Canal is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Booker RD over East Low Canal in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBooker RD
CrossesEast Low Canal
Location00.67 MI S Herman
RouteCounty Highway 21901
Coordinates46.87256, -119.04686
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks50%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Booker RD over East Low Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Booker RD over East Low Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Booker RD over East Low Canal carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Booker RD over East Low Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Booker RD over East Low Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.