US Bridges

G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · G SW .4 N of Wahluke RD · Structure no. 083372000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesG RD SW
CrossesWahluke Branch Canal
LocationG SW .4 N of Wahluke RD
RouteCounty Highway 91049
Coordinates46.76508, -119.64286
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2019)
Projected traffic926 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns G RD SW over Wahluke Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.