US Bridges

Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif

Good

Adams County, Washington · 01.25 MI E Hills Road · Structure no. 087185000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWellsandt Rd.
CrossesDry Releif
Location01.25 MI E Hills Road
RouteCounty Highway 84561
Coordinates47.12579, -118.23304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif 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 Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wellsandt Rd. over Dry Releif?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.