US Bridges

7 Road NE over Crab Creek

Good

Grant County, Washington · 7 NE .5 E of Stratford RD · Structure no. 083482000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,068
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 Road NE over Crab Creek is a concrete slab carrying 7 Road NE over Crab Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,068 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries7 Road NE
CrossesCrab Creek
Location7 NE .5 E of Stratford RD
RouteCounty Highway 94030
Coordinates47.18969, -119.26604
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,068 (2024)
Projected traffic2,275 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7 Road NE over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7 Road NE over Crab Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 7 Road NE over Crab Creek carry?

About 2,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is 7 Road NE over Crab Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 7 Road NE over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.