US Bridges

US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot)

Fair

Lincoln County, Washington · 7.1 E Grant CO · Structure no. 0011151A0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot) in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,246 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesEwg RR (wsdot)
Location7.1 E Grant CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyLincoln County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.73907, -118.84372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,246 (2023)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot) carry?

About 1,246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Ewg RR (wsdot)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.