US Bridges

Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 1.0 MI W SR 17 · Structure no. 083552000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,069
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLee RD
CrossesLateral EL68 328+26.61
Location1.0 MI W SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 12421
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.8408, -119.15409
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2018)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61 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 Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61 carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD over Lateral EL68 328+26.61?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.