US Bridges

Alder Street over Parker Horn

Fair

Grant County, Washington · Moses Lake City · Structure no. 085202000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
148 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,630
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alder Street over Parker Horn is a concrete slab carrying Alder Street over Parker Horn 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 29,630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlder Street
CrossesParker Horn
LocationMoses Lake City
RouteCity Street 1007
Coordinates47.13402, -119.2784
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,630 (2017)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alder Street over Parker Horn built?

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

What condition is Alder Street over Parker Horn 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alder Street over Parker Horn carry?

About 29,630 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alder Street over Parker Horn?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Alder Street over Parker Horn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.