US Bridges

Paradise Road over East Lateral 85

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.45 W Dilling 215 · Structure no. 080657000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Road over East Lateral 85 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paradise Road over East Lateral 85 in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Road
CrossesEast Lateral 85
Location0.45 W Dilling 215
RouteCounty Highway 2300
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.70739, -118.97114
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise Road over East Lateral 85 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Paradise Road over East Lateral 85 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise Road over East Lateral 85 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Road over East Lateral 85?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Road over East Lateral 85?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.