US Bridges

11 RD SE over East Low Canal

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Washington · 11 SE 0.7 West of T SE · Structure no. 083976000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 RD SE over East Low Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11 RD SE over East Low Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries11 RD SE
CrossesEast Low Canal
Location11 SE 0.7 West of T SE
RouteCounty Highway 24500
CountyGrant County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.92648, -119.08274
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks9%
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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11 RD SE over East Low Canal built?

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

What condition is 11 RD SE over East Low Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 11 RD SE over East Low Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 11 RD SE over East Low Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 11 RD SE over East Low Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.