Antenna structures in Adams County, Washington
At a glance
Adams County, Washington has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them marked constructed. That is the 24th-largest count among the 38 Washington counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 3,660. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1211931 near Ritzville at 97 m (319 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Adams County compare with the rest of Washington?
With 43 registrations, Adams County ranks 24th of 38 counties in Washington; King County leads the state with 901. The average registered overall height here is 61 m, about 44% above the Washington average of 42 m. The tallest standing structure, at 97 m, is about 59% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Adams County?
The most common filed structure type in Adams County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (39.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and guyed tower (7). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 37 constructed, 3 canceled and 3 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Adams County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Adams County, with 8 of the 43. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (6), CCATT LLC (4) and TowerCo 2013 LLC (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Adams County have registered structures?
Registrations in Adams County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ritzville (18), Othello (9), Lind (6), Washtucna (3) and Hatton (2).
Every registration
All 43 structures in Adams County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritzville · 1211931 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Ritzville · 1031232 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Hatton · 1031227 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Warden · 1031231 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Lind · 1033002 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Ritzville · 1033003 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lind · 1049636 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Lind · 1031200 | 88 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Ritzville · 1036089 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Benge · 1300657 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 11 | Schrag · 1203221 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Ritzville · 1212667 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Hatton · 1212671 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Lind · 1212668 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Ritzville · 1216409 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Ritzville · 1212637 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Sprague · 1064742 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Elmer City · 1209651 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Ritzville · 1212367 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Lind · 1032107 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Lind · 1208660 | 76 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Othello · 1211440 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Othello · 1032187 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 24 | Othello · 1065854 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Washtucna · 1315301 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Othello · 1276566 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Washtucna · 1303267 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Othello · 1326758 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Washtucna · 1020367 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Othello · 1326751 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Othello · 1031201 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 32 | Othello · 1258063 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Ritzville · 1215476 | 36 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 34 | Othello · 1031605 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Ritzville · 1205076 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Ritzville · 1286918 | 24 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 37 | Ritzville · 1201955 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Ritzville · 1276942 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Ritzville · 1276943 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Ritzville · 1276944 | 15 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 41 | Ritzville · 1276945 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Ritzville · 1276946 | 15 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 43 | Ritzville · 1276947 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Adams County, WA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 43 registered antenna structures in Adams County, Washington, 37 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Adams County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Adams County is registration 1211931, a tower near Ritzville at 97 m (319 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Adams County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Adams County (8), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (6).
What kind of towers are in Adams County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 43 registrations), then lattice tower (10).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Adams County, Washington”, https://towercensus.com/towers/washington/county/adams-county (data as of October 13, 2026).