US Bridges

Q RD NW over Irrigation Lateral

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Washington · Q NW .6 N of 12 NW · Structure no. 084377000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q RD NW over Irrigation Lateral is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q RD NW over Irrigation Lateral 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 6 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesQ RD NW
CrossesIrrigation Lateral
LocationQ NW .6 N of 12 NW
RouteCounty Highway 32850
Coordinates47.2704, -119.85494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Q RD NW over Irrigation Lateral built?

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

What condition is Q RD NW 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Q RD NW over Irrigation Lateral carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Q RD NW over Irrigation Lateral?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Q RD NW over Irrigation Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.