US Bridges

County Road over P E 46 a W W

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.68 SW Palmer 541 · Structure no. 081083000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over P E 46 a W W is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over P E 46 a W W in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesP E 46 a W W
Location0.68 SW Palmer 541
RouteCounty Highway 5390
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.53363, -119.16786
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over P E 46 a W W built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over P E 46 a W W 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Road over P E 46 a W W carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County Road over P E 46 a W W?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over P E 46 a W W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.