US Bridges

Turner Road over Tucannon River

Good

Columbia County, Washington · 12.57 E JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 0006623A0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Road over Tucannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Road over Tucannon River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTurner Road
CrossesTucannon River
Location12.57 E JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 91260
Coordinates46.44015, -117.75244
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2019)
Projected traffic245 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$851,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Road over Tucannon River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Road over Tucannon River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Turner Road over Tucannon River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Turner Road over Tucannon River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Road over Tucannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.