US Bridges

42 RD NE over Dry Creek

Fair

Grant County, Washington · 42 NE .8 West of U NE · Structure no. 084520000000000

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42 RD NE over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 42 RD NE over Dry Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries42 RD NE
CrossesDry Creek
Location42 NE .8 West of U NE
RouteCounty Highway 53500
Coordinates47.69899, -119.05659
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$170,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42 RD NE over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42 RD NE over Dry Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 42 RD NE over Dry Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is 42 RD NE over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 42 RD NE over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.