US Bridges

U Road SE over Lind Coulee

Good

Grant County, Washington · U SE .7 South of 4 · Structure no. 083842000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road SE over Lind Coulee is a concrete slab carrying U Road SE over Lind Coulee 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU Road SE
CrossesLind Coulee
LocationU SE .7 South of 4
RouteCounty Highway 92035
Coordinates47.01636, -119.04559
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2020)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U Road SE over Lind Coulee built?

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

What condition is U Road SE over Lind Coulee 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 2024.

How much traffic does U Road SE over Lind Coulee carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is U Road SE over Lind Coulee?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns U Road SE over Lind Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.