US Bridges

A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral

Good

Grant County, Washington · A SW 0.5 N of 11 SW · Structure no. 083371000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesA RD SW
CrossesIrrigation Lateral
LocationA SW 0.5 N of 11 SW
RouteCounty Highway 13950
Coordinates46.93519, -119.51516
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral 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 2024.

How much traffic does A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns A RD SW over Irrigation Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.