Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd
FairBenton County, Washington · 0.21 S SR 240 · Structure no. 086560000000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,662
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd carry?
About 2,662 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Tapteal Loop over Columbia Center Blvd?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.