US Bridges

SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR

Fair

Benton County, Washington · 1.7 E JCT I-182 · Structure no. 0016895A0000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 24,945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,044 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 240
CrossesOld SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR
Location1.7 E JCT I-182
RouteState Highway 240
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.23864, -119.24356
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,945 (2023)
Projected traffic32,044 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR carry?

About 24,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns SR 240 over Old SR 12/COLUMBIA Pk TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.