Tucannon Road over Tucannon River
PoorColumbia County, Washington · 2.86 SE JCT SR126 · Structure no. 083435000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tucannon Road over Tucannon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucannon Road over Tucannon River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tucannon Road over Tucannon River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tucannon Road over Tucannon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Tucannon Road over Tucannon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.