US Bridges

Warehouse Lane over E L 85 W W

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.29 S JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 084315000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warehouse Lane over E L 85 W W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warehouse Lane over E L 85 W W in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWarehouse Lane
CrossesE L 85 W W
Location0.29 S JCT SR 260
RouteCounty Highway 2260
Coordinates46.6595, -118.94238
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks49%
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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warehouse Lane over E L 85 W W built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Warehouse Lane over E L 85 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 2023.

How much traffic does Warehouse Lane over E L 85 W W carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is Warehouse Lane over E L 85 W W?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Warehouse Lane over E L 85 W W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.