Columbia DR over Drain Ditch
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Washington · 1.1 East Ccb · Structure no. 085970000000000
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia DR over Drain Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Columbia DR over Drain Ditch in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia DR over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia DR over Drain Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Columbia DR over Drain Ditch carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Columbia DR over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia DR over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.