US Bridges

Tucannon Road over Tucannon River

Good

Columbia County, Washington · 7.4 SE JCT SR 126 · Structure no. 081030000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucannon Road over Tucannon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tucannon Road over Tucannon River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesTucannon Road
CrossesTucannon River
Location7.4 SE JCT SR 126
RouteCounty Highway 92330
Coordinates46.36855, -117.69166
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucannon Road over Tucannon River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucannon 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 Tucannon Road over Tucannon River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Tucannon Road over Tucannon River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tucannon Road over Tucannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.