US Bridges

7 RD NW over Irr. Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · 7 NW 0.8 East of Dodson · Structure no. 086739000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 RD NW over Irr. Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 7 RD NW over Irr. Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries7 RD NW
CrossesIrr. Canal
Location7 NW 0.8 East of Dodson
RouteCounty Highway 39200
Coordinates47.19229, -119.53894
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks34%
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7 RD NW over Irr. Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7 RD NW over Irr. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 7 RD NW over Irr. Canal carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is 7 RD NW over Irr. Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 7 RD NW over Irr. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.