US Bridges

Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway

Good

Grant County, Washington · Nr Winchester Wa · Structure no. 11WC0181

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway is a concrete slab carrying Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSpillway Access
CrossesWinchester Wasteway
LocationNr Winchester Wa
Coordinates47.25246, -119.68475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
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 Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway 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 Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spillway Access over Winchester Wasteway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.