US Bridges

County Road over P-E-41-2-H

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 0.85EJCT R 507 · Structure no. 080601000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over P-E-41-2-H is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over P-E-41-2-H in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesP-E-41-2-H
Location0.85EJCT R 507
RouteCounty Highway 5540
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.53422, -119.21936
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over P-E-41-2-H built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over P-E-41-2-H 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does County Road over P-E-41-2-H carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is County Road over P-E-41-2-H?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over P-E-41-2-H?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.