US Bridges

Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · P NW 0.6 North of 12 NW · Structure no. 086340000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal 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 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMonument Hill Road
CrossesIrrigation Canal
LocationP NW 0.6 North of 12 NW
RouteCounty Highway 30350
Coordinates47.27041, -119.83213
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal built?

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

What condition is Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Monument Hill Road over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.