US Bridges

Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww

GoodPosted for load

Grant County, Washington · Frenchmen Hill 1.2 E of I · Structure no. 081340000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFrenchman Hills RD
CrossesWest Canal Tunnel Ww
LocationFrenchmen Hill 1.2 E of I
RouteCounty Highway 91035
Coordinates46.97772, -119.66143
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2045
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww 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 Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Frenchman Hills RD over West Canal Tunnel Ww?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.