US Bridges

Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist Canal

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 0.1 N Argent · Structure no. 085217000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,492
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,492 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoad 44
CrossesFR CO IRR Dist Canal
Location0.1 N Argent
RouteCity Street 960
Coordinates46.25756, -119.14808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,492 (2021)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist 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 Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist Canal carry?

About 7,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Road 44 over FR CO IRR Dist Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.