US Bridges

1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain

Good

Grant County, Washington · 1 SE 0.8 West of M SE · Structure no. 086534000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries1 SE RD
CrossesRocky Coulee Drain
Location1 SE 0.8 West of M SE
RouteCounty Highway 21780
Coordinates47.07466, -119.23087
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain 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 1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1 SE RD over Rocky Coulee Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.