US Bridges

8 Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44

Good

Grant County, Washington · 8 SE 0.6 W of W SE · Structure no. 081250000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 8 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 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries8 Road SE
CrossesEast Low Canal Blk 44
Location8 SE 0.6 W of W SE
RouteCounty Highway 92047
Coordinates46.9697, -119.01517
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8 Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 built?

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

What condition is 8 Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 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 8 Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44 carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is 8 Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 8 Road SE over East Low Canal Blk 44?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.