US Bridges

Lind-Ralston RD over Lind Coulee

Good

Adams County, Washington · 4.0 E US395 · Structure no. 083146000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lind-Ralston RD over Lind Coulee is a concrete other carrying Lind-Ralston RD over Lind Coulee 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLind-Ralston RD
CrossesLind Coulee
Location4.0 E US395
RouteCounty Highway 42901
Coordinates46.94458, -118.49741
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2039
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lind-Ralston RD over Lind Coulee built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lind-Ralston RD over Lind 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 Lind-Ralston RD over Lind Coulee carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is Lind-Ralston RD over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lind-Ralston RD over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.