US Bridges

Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73

Good

Grant County, Washington · Baseline .1 East of V NW · Structure no. 084485000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBaseline West
CrossesLat. Blk 73
LocationBaseline .1 East of V NW
RouteCounty Highway 93000
Coordinates47.08734, -119.95983
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks24%
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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline West over Lat. Blk 73?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.