US Bridges

Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · Frenchmen .2 E of Adams · Structure no. 079766000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 557 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFrenchman Hills RD
CrossesWest Canal
LocationFrenchmen .2 E of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 91035
Coordinates46.98641, -119.75662
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frenchman Hills RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.