US Bridges

F RD NW over West Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · F NW .8 S Martin RD · Structure no. 079637000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F RD NW over West Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F RD NW over West Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesF RD NW
CrossesWest Canal
LocationF NW .8 S Martin RD
RouteCounty Highway 36910
Coordinates47.26609, -119.61854
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2020)
Projected traffic113 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F RD NW over West Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is F RD NW over West 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does F RD NW over West Canal carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is F RD NW over West Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns F RD NW over West Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.