US Bridges

Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream

Good

Adams County, Washington · 0.86 MI W Thiel RD · Structure no. 082744000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
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 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 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
Location0.86 MI W Thiel RD
RouteCounty Highway 42901
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.94964, -118.44665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2039
Trucks8%
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$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 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lind-Ralston RD over Intermittent Stream carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% 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.