US Bridges

Athey RD over Potholes East Canal

Good

Adams County, Washington · 00.54 MI SW SR17 · Structure no. 084747000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Athey RD over Potholes East Canal is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Athey RD over Potholes East Canal in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAthey RD
CrossesPotholes East Canal
Location00.54 MI SW SR17
RouteCounty Highway 11651
Coordinates46.74951, -119.13623
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic324 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Athey RD over Potholes East Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Athey RD over Potholes East Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Athey RD over Potholes East Canal carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Athey RD over Potholes East Canal?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Athey RD over Potholes East Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.