US Bridges

Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash

Good

Douglas County, Washington · 32/33 23N25E · Structure no. 086833000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRimrock Meadows RD
CrossesDry Wash
Location32/33 23N25E
RouteCounty Highway 46150
Coordinates47.445, -119.70498
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2023)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$933,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rimrock Meadows RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.