District Line Road over Chandler Canal
Benton County, Washington · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- District Line Road over Chandler Canal in Benton County, Washington, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 404 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 61 of the 167 inventoried bridges in Benton County rated fair (36.5%); 11 (6.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 51 ft |
| Location | 00.126 NW of OIEH |
| NBI structure number | 081567000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Benton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 240 over Wetland | 2007 | 39,496 | Good |
| I-182 over Columbia R City Streets | 1984 | 36,943 | Fair |
| I-182 over Columbia River | 1984 | 36,943 | Fair |
| C.c.b. over C.i.d. Canal | 1970 | 36,358 | Fair |
| US 395 over Columbia R-riverside Dr | 1954 | 34,219 | Fair |
| I-182 over Yakima River | 1983 | 30,551 | Good |
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