US Bridges

Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon

Fair

Garfield County, Washington · 1.42 MI NW SR 12 · Structure no. 080617000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHowell Grade RD
CrossesDavis Canyon
Location1.42 MI NW SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 49900
Coordinates46.45417, -117.33583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Grade RD over Davis Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.