US Bridges

Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C

Poor

Grant County, Washington · West Canal Lateral W26C · Structure no. 11WC0152

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFarm Access
CrossesWest Canal Lateral W26C
LocationWest Canal Lateral W26C
Coordinates47.26166, -119.77339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Access over West Canal Lateral W26C?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).