US Bridges

K RD NW over Lat. Bl 73

Good

Grant County, Washington · K NW 0.2 North of SR 28 · Structure no. 086437000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K RD NW over Lat. Bl 73 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying K RD NW over Lat. Bl 73 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK RD NW
CrossesLat. Bl 73
LocationK NW 0.2 North of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 30410
Coordinates47.25167, -119.72508
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K RD NW over Lat. Bl 73 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is K RD NW over Lat. Bl 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does K RD NW over Lat. Bl 73 carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K RD NW over Lat. Bl 73?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K RD NW over Lat. Bl 73?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.