US Bridges

Maintenance Road over DW231 Wasteway

Good

Grant County, Washington · DW231 Wasteway Station 5 · Structure no. 11WC0234

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Maintenance Road over DW231 Wasteway is a concrete slab carrying Maintenance Road over DW231 Wasteway in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaintenance Road
CrossesDW231 Wasteway
LocationDW231 Wasteway Station 5
Coordinates47.25565, -119.81094
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Maintenance Road over DW231 Wasteway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maintenance Road over DW231 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Maintenance Road over DW231 Wasteway carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maintenance Road over DW231 Wasteway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Maintenance Road over DW231 Wasteway?

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