US Bridges

Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai Creek

Fair

Grant County, Washington · X NE 0.04 N of 26 NE · Structure no. 083295000000000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMarlin North Road
CrossesCon-Na-Wai Creek
LocationX NE 0.04 N of 26 NE
RouteCounty Highway 95035
Coordinates47.46544, -118.98462
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Marlin North Road over Con-Na-Wai Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.