US Bridges

K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral

Fair

Grant County, Washington · K SW 0.9 South of 11 SW · Structure no. 084202000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK RD SW
CrossesIrrigation Lateral
LocationK SW 0.9 South of 11 SW
RouteCounty Highway 12010
Coordinates46.91578, -119.72749
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks38%
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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns K RD SW over Irrigation Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.