US Bridges

So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee

Good

Grant County, Washington · S Frontage 2.9 E of U SE · Structure no. 079764000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee is a concrete slab carrying So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSo. Frontage RD
CrossesWeber Coulee
LocationS Frontage 2.9 E of U SE
RouteCounty Highway 22140
Coordinates47.08409, -118.98507
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2017)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee 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 So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns So. Frontage RD over Weber Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.