US Bridges

Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek

Good

Grant County, Washington · 2.43 E of Wilson Creek · Structure no. 087560000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCannawai Valley RD
CrossesCannawai Creek
Location2.43 E of Wilson Creek
RouteCounty Highway 52300
Coordinates47.41793, -119.0762
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cannawai Valley RD over Cannawai Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.