US Bridges

P NW over Lat. Blk 73

Good

Grant County, Washington · P NW @ 12 · Structure no. 086341000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P NW over Lat. Blk 73 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying P NW over Lat. Blk 73 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesP NW
CrossesLat. Blk 73
LocationP NW @ 12
RouteCounty Highway 30350
Coordinates47.26259, -119.83211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P NW over Lat. Blk 73 built?

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

What condition is P NW over Lat. Blk 73 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does P NW over Lat. Blk 73 carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is P NW over Lat. Blk 73?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns P NW over Lat. Blk 73?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.