US Bridges

Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 1.35 MI E Paha RD · Structure no. 082568000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLind-Ralston RD
CrossesIntermittent Stream
Location1.35 MI E Paha RD
RouteCounty Highway 42901
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.94221, -118.47066
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 2023
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.