US Bridges

Smart RD over Lind Coulee

Good

Adams County, Washington · 00.71 MI S SR21 · Structure no. 086744000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smart RD over Lind Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Smart RD over Lind Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSmart RD
CrossesLind Coulee
Location00.71 MI S SR21
RouteCounty Highway 35152
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.967, -118.57804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic26 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smart RD over Lind Coulee built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smart RD over Lind 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 Smart RD over Lind Coulee carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smart RD over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Smart RD over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.