US Bridges

SR 17 over Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · 8.3 N JCT SR 170 · Structure no. 0004605B0000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 17 over Canal 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 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 9,146 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,838 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesCanal
Location8.3 N JCT SR 170
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates47.06889, -119.20789
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,146 (2023)
Projected traffic10,838 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$758,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 17 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Canal carry?

About 9,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.