US Bridges

Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78

Good

Grant County, Washington · Adams .1 N of Frenchmen · Structure no. 086059000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,237
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,237 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAdams Road
CrossesWest Canal Blk 78
LocationAdams .1 N of Frenchmen
RouteCounty Highway 91017
Coordinates46.98721, -119.76053
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,237 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78 carry?

About 1,237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over West Canal Blk 78?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.