US Bridges

20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701

Good

Grant County, Washington · 20 & A.5 NW · Structure no. 083223000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries20 Road NW
CrossesWest Canal Blk 701
Location20 & A.5 NW
RouteCounty Highway 93032
Coordinates47.38353, -119.51119
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701 carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Road NW over West Canal Blk 701?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.