US Bridges

Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 0.01 SE Elm Ave · Structure no. 085400000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDivision Street
CrossesPaha Drainage Ditch
Location0.01 SE Elm Ave
RouteCity Street 86821
Coordinates47.13063, -118.38543
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2018)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$878,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch 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 Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Division Street over Paha Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.