US Bridges

US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR

Fair

Benton County, Washington · JCT SR 240 · Structure no. 0004596A0000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 19,364 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,947 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 395
CrossesSR 240 / W Columbia DR
LocationJCT SR 240
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates46.21686, -119.138
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,364 (2023)
Projected traffic23,947 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR carry?

About 19,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over SR 240 / W Columbia DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.