BENZEL RD
Carrying BENZEL RD over DRY WASH
00.01N RALSTON-BNGE, Adams, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BENZEL RD
The BENZEL RD bridge in Adams, Washington carries BENZEL RD over DRY WASH. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BENZEL 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
- 1952
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082130000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BENZEL 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 BENZEL 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 BENZEL RD?
BENZEL RD in Adams, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BENZEL RD inspected?
BENZEL 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 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BENZEL 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 BENZEL RD?
BENZEL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BENZEL RD?
BENZEL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BENZEL RD and does age affect safety?
BENZEL RD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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