US Bridges

County Road 2040 over Couse Creek

Fair

Asotin County, Washington · 3.12 MI SW JCT RD 2090 · Structure no. 081293000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2040 over Couse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2040 over Couse Creek in Asotin County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2040
CrossesCouse Creek
Location3.12 MI SW JCT RD 2090
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyAsotin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.17752, -117.00757
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2020)
Projected traffic4 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2040 over Couse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2040 over Couse Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2040 over Couse Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2040 over Couse Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2040 over Couse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.