US Bridges

Sackman RD over Dry Wash

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 1.26 MI East of Dewald RD · Structure no. 083932000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sackman RD over Dry Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sackman RD over Dry Wash in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSackman RD
CrossesDry Wash
Location1.26 MI East of Dewald RD
RouteCounty Highway 74134
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.01563, -118.44527
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 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sackman RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Sackman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sackman RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sackman RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sackman RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.