US Bridges

W NW over BNSF Railroad

Good

Grant County, Washington · W NW .28 W of Baird Spgs · Structure no. 088838000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W NW over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W NW over BNSF Railroad in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW NW
CrossesBNSF Railroad
LocationW NW .28 W of Baird Spgs
RouteCounty Highway 32390
CountyGrant County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25439, -119.98182
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$872,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W NW over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W NW over BNSF Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W NW over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is W NW over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W NW over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.