US Bridges

Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Washington · El 68 Mile Lateral Statio · Structure no. 11ELL0051

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Access over East Low 68 Mile Lateral in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 10 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 Mile Lateral Statio
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.85173, -119.15386
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating14.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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 November 2023.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 10 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).