US Bridges

R NE over Dry Creek

Good

Grant County, Washington · R NE .2 South of 39 NE · Structure no. 086097000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R NE over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R NE over Dry Creek 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesR NE
CrossesDry Creek
LocationR NE .2 South of 39 NE
RouteCounty Highway 95037
Coordinates47.65583, -119.10568
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2041
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R NE over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is R NE over Dry Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does R NE over Dry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is R NE over Dry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns R NE over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.