US Bridges

County Road 68 over I-182

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 3.3 E Benton CO · Structure no. 0012236C0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,433
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over I-182 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 68 over I-182 in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 25,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesI-182
Location3.3 E Benton CO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.26503, -119.18222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,433 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over I-182 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over I-182 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 68 over I-182 carry?

About 25,433 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over I-182?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over I-182?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.