US Bridges

US 2 over South Coulee Dam

Good

Grant County, Washington · 27.4 E JCT SR 172 · Structure no. 002004340000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

US 2 over South Coulee Dam is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 2 over South Coulee Dam in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,513 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesSouth Coulee Dam
Location27.4 E JCT SR 172
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.61731, -119.30022
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2023)
Projected traffic2,513 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over South Coulee Dam built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over South Coulee Dam 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 US 2 over South Coulee Dam carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over South Coulee Dam?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US 2 over South Coulee Dam?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.