US Bridges

N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral

GoodPosted for load

Grant County, Washington · N SW @ 12.5 · Structure no. 079814000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN RD SW
CrossesIrrigation Lateral
LocationN SW @ 12.5
RouteCounty Highway 11750
Coordinates46.90607, -119.79032
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic141 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral 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 N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N RD SW over Irrigation Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.