US Bridges

Booth Ave. over Sand Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.05 East of SR260 · Structure no. 085474000000000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booth Ave. over Sand Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Booth Ave. over Sand Ditch in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 6 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBooth Ave.
CrossesSand Ditch
Location00.05 East of SR260
RouteCity Street 1390
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.75251, -118.31247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2018)
Projected traffic442 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Booth Ave. over Sand Ditch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Booth Ave. over Sand 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 Booth Ave. over Sand Ditch carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Booth Ave. over Sand Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Booth Ave. over Sand Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.