US Bridges

Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal

Good

Benton County, Washington · 0.4 MI S of Badger Road · Structure no. 088024000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCountry Meadow LN
CrossesKid Canal
Location0.4 MI S of Badger Road
RouteCounty Highway 55230
Coordinates46.16942, -119.33279
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$692,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Country Meadow LN over Kid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.