US Bridges

SR 260 over Bn RY

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 6.5 E JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 0009063B0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Bn RY is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 260 over Bn RY in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2039. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesBn RY
Location6.5 E JCT SR 17
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates46.65644, -118.87425
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2023)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Bn RY built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Bn RY 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Bn RY carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Bn RY?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Bn RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.