US Bridges

Wheeler RD over East Low Canal

Good

Grant County, Washington · 3 NE 0.1 East of O NE · Structure no. 088022000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,109
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler RD over East Low Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler RD over East Low Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,109 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWheeler RD
CrossesEast Low Canal
Location3 NE 0.1 East of O NE
RouteCounty Highway 94000
Coordinates47.13052, -119.17012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,109 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks28%
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler RD over East Low Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler RD over East 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wheeler RD over East Low Canal carry?

About 1,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler RD over East Low Canal?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler RD over East Low Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.