US Bridges

40 RD NE over Dry Creek

Good

Grant County, Washington · 40 NE .2 W of S NE · Structure no. 080643000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40 RD NE over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying 40 RD NE over Dry Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries40 RD NE
CrossesDry Creek
Location40 NE .2 W of S NE
RouteCounty Highway 53900
Coordinates47.6701, -119.09047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2020)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40 RD NE over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40 RD NE over Dry Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 40 RD NE over Dry Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 40 RD NE over Dry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 40 RD NE over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.