US Bridges

J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal

Fair

Grant County, Washington · Stratford RD .4 N of 16 · Structure no. 081339000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,201
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Ne/Stratford RD
CrossesEast Low Canal
LocationStratford RD .4 N of 16
RouteCounty Highway 94025
CountyGrant County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.32902, -119.27706
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2020)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns J Ne/Stratford RD over East Low Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.