US Bridges

Batum RD over York Coulee

Good

Adams County, Washington · 00.60 MI N Rosenoff · Structure no. 082117000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batum RD over York Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Batum RD over York Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBatum RD
CrossesYork Coulee
Location00.60 MI N Rosenoff
RouteCounty Highway 63551
Coordinates47.13844, -118.81011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batum RD over York Coulee built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batum RD over York Coulee 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 Batum RD over York Coulee carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is Batum RD over York Coulee?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Batum RD over York Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.