US Bridges

SR 240 over Wetland

Good

Benton County, Washington · 0.9 E JCT I-182 · Structure no. 0016895B0000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,496
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 240 over Wetland is a steel culvert carrying SR 240 over Wetland in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,496 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,573 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 240
CrossesWetland
Location0.9 E JCT I-182
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates46.24939, -119.25369
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,496 (2023)
Projected traffic50,573 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 240 over Wetland built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 240 over Wetland 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR 240 over Wetland carry?

About 39,496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 240 over Wetland?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR 240 over Wetland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.