US Bridges

Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee

Good

Adams County, Washington · 00.12 MI W SR395 · Structure no. 086549000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPaha-Packard RD
CrossesPaha Coulee
Location00.12 MI W SR395
RouteCounty Highway 75421
Coordinates47.02253, -118.48847
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee built?

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

What condition is Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee 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 Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Paha-Packard RD over Paha Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.