US Bridges

SR 174 over Columbia Basin Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · 1.3 E Douglas CO · Structure no. 000000LP0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 174 over Columbia Basin Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 174 over Columbia Basin Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2039. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 174
CrossesColumbia Basin Canal
Location1.3 E Douglas CO
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates47.94592, -119.00433
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2023)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 174 over Columbia Basin Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 174 over Columbia Basin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 174 over Columbia Basin Canal carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 174 over Columbia Basin Canal?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 174 over Columbia Basin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.