US Bridges

Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.43 MI N Tokio RD · Structure no. 083152000000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 110 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 5 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPaha-Packard RD
CrossesDry Wash
Location00.43 MI N Tokio RD
RouteCounty Highway 75421
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.21178, -118.49411
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash 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 Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Paha-Packard RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.