US Bridges

Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash

Fair

Douglas County, Washington · 4.16 S JCT US 2 · Structure no. 084107000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesWhitehall RD F SE
CrossesDry Wash
Location4.16 S JCT US 2
RouteCounty Highway 94550
Coordinates47.5425, -119.61582
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$368,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehall RD F SE over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.