US Bridges

O-Sw over West Low Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · O SW .06 N of Frenchmen · Structure no. 086537000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O-Sw over West Low Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying O-Sw over West Low Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesO-Sw
CrossesWest Low Canal
LocationO SW .06 N of Frenchmen
RouteCounty Highway 15910
Coordinates47.00149, -119.81407
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic323 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O-Sw over West Low Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is O-Sw over West Low 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does O-Sw over West Low Canal carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is O-Sw over West Low Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns O-Sw over West Low Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.