US Bridges

Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 00.25 MI N SR26 · Structure no. 086368000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLucy RD
CrossesEast Low Canal 4372+31.0
Location00.25 MI N SR26
RouteCounty Highway 23004
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.79806, -119.00558
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2018)
Projected traffic278 by 2039
Trucks19%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0 carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lucy RD over East Low Canal 4372+31.0?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.