US Bridges

Baseline East over Wasteway

Good

Grant County, Washington · Baseline 0.2 W of SR 17 · Structure no. 086338000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,296
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline East over Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baseline East over Wasteway in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBaseline East
CrossesWasteway
LocationBaseline 0.2 W of SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 21700
Coordinates47.08712, -119.23837
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks27%
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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baseline East over Wasteway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline East over Wasteway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Baseline East over Wasteway carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Baseline East over Wasteway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline East over Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.