US Bridges

3 SE over Lind Coulee

Good

Grant County, Washington · 3 SE 0.1 East of S SE · Structure no. 082441000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 SE over Lind Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3 SE over Lind Coulee in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries3 SE
CrossesLind Coulee
Location3 SE 0.1 East of S SE
RouteCounty Highway 92030
Coordinates47.04083, -119.08996
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 SE over Lind Coulee built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 SE over Lind Coulee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 3 SE over Lind Coulee carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is 3 SE over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 3 SE over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.