US Bridges

Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240

Fair

Benton County, Washington · 2.8 E JCT I-182 · Structure no. 0006279A0000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,770
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240 in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 65 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 10,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesColumbia Cntr Blvd
CrossesSR 240
Location2.8 E JCT I-182
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.23294, -119.22342
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,770 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240 carry?

About 10,770 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Cntr Blvd over SR 240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.