Powers Road over Tucannon River
GoodColumbia County, Washington · 0.1 SW JCT SR 261 · Structure no. 081194000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powers Road over Tucannon River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Powers Road over Tucannon River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powers Road over Tucannon River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powers 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 Powers Road over Tucannon River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Powers Road over Tucannon River?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Powers Road over Tucannon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.