US Bridges

U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44

Fair

Grant County, Washington · U SE 0.1 South of 7 SE · Structure no. 081154000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,394
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU Road SE
CrossesEast Low Canal Blk 44
LocationU SE 0.1 South of 7 SE
RouteCounty Highway 92035
CountyGrant County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.98177, -119.04585
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.