Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal
FairBenton County, Washington · 1.2 NW JCT N Steptoe ST · Structure no. 0001281A0000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia Prk Trail over Columbia IRR Dist Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.