US Bridges

SR 17 over Lind Coulee

Fair

Grant County, Washington · 3.0 N JCT SR 170 · Structure no. 0004605A0000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Lind Coulee is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 17 over Lind Coulee in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 9,298 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,609 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesLind Coulee
Location3.0 N JCT SR 170
RouteState Highway 17
CountyGrant County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.00967, -119.13806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,298 (2023)
Projected traffic11,609 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Lind Coulee built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Lind Coulee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Lind Coulee carry?

About 9,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.