US Bridges

Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral

Fair

Adams County, Washington · El 68 Station 171+00 · Structure no. 11ELL0046

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Access
CrossesEast Low 68 Mile Lateral
LocationEl 68 Station 171+00
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.88454, -119.12576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral built?

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

What condition is Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).