US Bridges

3rd Street over Runoff Channel

Good

Adams County, Washington · 0.1 MI E S ST · Structure no. 085170000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Runoff Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Street over Runoff Channel in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Carries3rd Street
CrossesRunoff Channel
Location0.1 MI E S ST
RouteCity Street 685
Coordinates46.97259, -118.60976
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic138 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street over Runoff Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Runoff Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over Runoff Channel carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Runoff Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over Runoff Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.