BENCH RD
Carrying BENCH RD over POTHOLES EAST CANAL
00.66 MI W SR24, Adams, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BENCH RD
The BENCH RD bridge in Adams, Washington carries BENCH RD over POTHOLES EAST CANAL. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,255 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BENCH RD compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 39.0 m (128 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,255 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080900000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BENCH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BENCH RD against other structures in Adams and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BENCH RD?
BENCH RD in Adams, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BENCH RD inspected?
BENCH RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,255 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BENCH RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BENCH RD?
BENCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BENCH RD?
BENCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BENCH RD and does age affect safety?
BENCH RD was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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