US Bridges

Ridgeview RD over Wasteway

Good

Grant County, Washington · Ridgeview .02 W of L NE · Structure no. 086536000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview RD over Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeview RD over Wasteway in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgeview RD
CrossesWasteway
LocationRidgeview .02 W of L NE
RouteCounty Highway 44870
Coordinates47.16307, -119.23568
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2019)
Projected traffic565 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ridgeview RD over Wasteway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeview RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeview RD over Wasteway carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeview RD over Wasteway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeview RD over Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.