US Bridges

Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed Drainage

Good

Whitman County, Washington · .04 MI E. Garf-Farm RD · Structure no. 087541000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed Drainage is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed Drainage in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRyde Rd. 1450
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location.04 MI E. Garf-Farm RD
RouteCounty Highway 14500
Coordinates47.03468, -117.0524
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ryde Rd. 1450 over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.