US Bridges

R RD SE over Lind Coulee

Good

Grant County, Washington · R SE .1 Mile S of 3 SE · Structure no. 082571000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R RD SE over Lind Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R RD 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesR RD SE
CrossesLind Coulee
LocationR SE .1 Mile S of 3 SE
RouteCounty Highway 92045
Coordinates47.04342, -119.10845
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 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 traffic436 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks41%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R RD SE over Lind Coulee built?

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

What condition is R RD 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 R RD SE over Lind Coulee carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is R RD SE over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns R RD SE over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.