US Bridges

9-NW over W 22 Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · 9 NW 0.2 East of a NW · Structure no. 087116000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9-NW over W 22 Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 9-NW over W 22 Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries9-NW
CrossesW 22 Canal
Location9 NW 0.2 East of a NW
RouteCounty Highway 93020
Coordinates47.22181, -119.50973
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9-NW over W 22 Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9-NW over W 22 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 2023.

How much traffic does 9-NW over W 22 Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is 9-NW over W 22 Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 9-NW over W 22 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.