Wheatdale Road over Drainage
GoodLincoln County, Washington · 2.00 NE SR 28 · Structure no. 081899000000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheatdale Road over Drainage is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wheatdale Road over Drainage in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheatdale Road over Drainage built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Wheatdale Road over Drainage 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 Wheatdale Road over Drainage carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wheatdale Road over Drainage?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wheatdale Road over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.