US Bridges

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

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.31 W R-170 608 · Structure no. 083845000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over P-E-41-2-C is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over P-E-41-2-C 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesP-E-41-2-C
Location0.31 W R-170 608
RouteCounty Highway 6900
Coordinates46.57667, -119.18861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks29%
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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is County Road over P-E-41-2-C 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 2023.

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

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

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 County Road over P-E-41-2-C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.