US Bridges

Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.04MI S Schrag RD · Structure no. 084828000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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 5 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWahl RD
CrossesBauer Coulee
Location00.04MI S Schrag RD
RouteCounty Highway 75121
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.10001, -118.60136
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee 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 Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wahl RD over Bauer Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.