US Bridges

Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Washington · 00.09 MI N Hatton · Structure no. 083209000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGearhardt RD
CrossesLateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30
Location00.09 MI N Hatton
RouteCounty Highway 23074
Coordinates46.76676, -118.99106
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30 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 Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gearhardt RD over Lateral EL85 Sta 2+30.30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.