US Bridges

SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps

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Benton County, Washington · JCT US 395 · Structure no. 0004218A0000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 11,296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,299 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 240 WB
CrossesUS 395-SR 240 Ramps
LocationJCT US 395
RouteState Highway 240
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.21725, -119.14086
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,296 (2023)
Projected traffic14,299 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps carry?

About 11,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 240 WB over US 395-SR 240 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.