US Bridges

Sackman RD over East Low Canal

Poor

Adams County, Washington · 00.05 MI E Fox RD · Structure no. 084015000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sackman RD over East Low Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sackman RD over East Low Canal in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSackman RD
CrossesEast Low Canal
Location00.05 MI E Fox RD
RouteCounty Highway 64124
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.01347, -118.98129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2018)
Projected traffic7 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sackman RD over East Low Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sackman RD over East Low Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Sackman RD over East Low Canal carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sackman RD over East Low Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sackman RD over East Low Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.