US Bridges

SR 260 over Collier Coulee

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 2.0 E JCT SR 261 · Structure no. 0008040A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Collier Coulee is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 260 over Collier Coulee in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesCollier Coulee
Location2.0 E JCT SR 261
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates46.71855, -118.3796
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$975,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Collier Coulee built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Collier Coulee 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Collier Coulee carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Collier Coulee?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Collier Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.