US Bridges

Q RD NE over Dry Creek

Fair

Grant County, Washington · Q NE 2.16 S 36 NE · Structure no. 081807000000000

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q RD NE over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Q RD NE over Dry Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesQ RD NE
CrossesDry Creek
LocationQ NE 2.16 S 36 NE
RouteCounty Highway 52250
Coordinates47.5802, -119.12784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks44%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Q RD NE over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Q RD NE over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Q RD NE over Dry Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Q RD NE over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Q RD NE over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.