US Bridges

Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek

Fair

Grant County, Washington · 0.03 S of Burn ST · Structure no. 081497000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUrquhart Ave(x Ne)
CrossesCrab Creek
Location0.03 S of Burn ST
RouteCity Street 95035
Coordinates47.40985, -118.9836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Urquhart Ave(x Ne) over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.