US Bridges

Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Washington · 0.29 Miles N. Grant Rd. · Structure no. 081392000000000

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
543
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 80 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth ST NE
CrossesG.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana
Location0.29 Miles N. Grant Rd.
RouteCity Street 1097
Coordinates47.41105, -120.27761
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST NE over G.W.R.D. Irrigation Cana?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.