US Bridges

Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR

Fair

Benton County, Washington · .05 N. JCT Clearwater Ave · Structure no. 088238000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,932
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 26,932 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,091 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Ctr. Blvd
CrossesBNSF RR
Location.05 N. JCT Clearwater Ave
RouteCity Street 610
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.21056, -119.22556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,932 (2022)
Projected traffic43,091 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR 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 Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR carry?

About 26,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Ctr. Blvd over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.