US Bridges

M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww

Good

Grant County, Washington · M.5 0.1 S of 24 SW · Structure no. 079785000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesM.5 RD SW
CrossesSaddle Mountain Ww
LocationM.5 0.1 S of 24 SW
RouteCounty Highway 10315
Coordinates46.73664, -119.77965
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$784,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns M.5 RD SW over Saddle Mountain Ww?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.