US Bridges

Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 1.3 MI E Thiel RD · Structure no. 082116000000000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream is a concrete other carrying Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLind-Ralston RD
CrossesIntermittent Stream
Location1.3 MI E Thiel RD
RouteCounty Highway 42901
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.95831, -118.41727
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lind-Ralston 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 Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.