US Bridges

Van Marter ST over Lind Coulee

Good

Adams County, Washington · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 087568000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Marter ST over Lind Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Marter ST over Lind Coulee in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVan Marter ST
CrossesLind Coulee
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR 21
RouteCity Street 35122
Coordinates46.96903, -118.61574
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2018)
Projected traffic488 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Marter ST over Lind Coulee built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Marter ST 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 Van Marter ST over Lind Coulee carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Marter ST over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Van Marter ST over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.