US Bridges

Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway

Good

Adams County, Washington · Scooteney Wasteway · Structure no. 11ELC0043

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway is a concrete slab carrying Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMaintenance Road
CrossesScooteney Wasteway
LocationScooteney Wasteway
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.75839, -118.97894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Maintenance Road over Scooteney Wasteway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.