US Bridges

SR 260 over US 395

Fair

Franklin County, Washington · JCT US 395 · Structure no. 0014561A0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over US 395 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over US 395 in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,055 by 2039. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesUS 395
LocationJCT US 395
RouteState Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.65155, -118.85497
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,376 (2023)
Projected traffic4,055 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over US 395 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over US 395 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 SR 260 over US 395 carry?

About 3,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over US 395?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over US 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.