US Bridges

Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail

Good

Adams County, Washington · 01.10 MI E Benge · Structure no. 086547000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBenge-Winona RD
CrossesColumbia Plateau Trail
Location01.10 MI E Benge
RouteCounty Highway 52741
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.91683, -118.08369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Benge-Winona RD over Columbia Plateau Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.