US Bridges

M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway

Fair

Grant County, Washington · M SE 0.3 North of SR 262 · Structure no. 080739000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesM Road SE
CrossesLind Coulee Wasteway
LocationM SE 0.3 North of SR 262
RouteCounty Highway 92015
CountyGrant County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.98841, -119.2084
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns M Road SE over Lind Coulee Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.