US Bridges

Settler Road over East Lateral 85

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · .01 E Warehouse 225 · Structure no. 082835000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Settler Road over East Lateral 85 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Settler Road over East Lateral 85 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSettler Road
CrossesEast Lateral 85
Location.01 E Warehouse 225
RouteCounty Highway 2180
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.68543, -118.94147
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Settler Road over East Lateral 85 built?

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

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

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

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is Settler Road over East Lateral 85?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Settler Road over East Lateral 85?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.