US Bridges

Adams RD over Lateral Block 73

Good

Grant County, Washington · Adams at 11.5 NW · Structure no. 088922000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams RD over Lateral Block 73 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Adams RD over Lateral Block 73 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAdams RD
CrossesLateral Block 73
LocationAdams at 11.5 NW
RouteCounty Highway 91017
Coordinates47.25393, -119.76808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams RD over Lateral Block 73 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams RD over Lateral Block 73 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 2024.

How much traffic does Adams RD over Lateral Block 73 carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Adams RD over Lateral Block 73?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Adams RD over Lateral Block 73?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.