US Bridges

SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80

Good

Grant County, Washington · 4.9 N JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 083978000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 262
CrossesLat. WG1J Blk 80
Location4.9 N JCT SR 26
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates46.93327, -119.47239
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2023)
Projected traffic939 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$608,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80 carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 262 over Lat. WG1J Blk 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.