US Bridges

Fleshman Way over Snake River

Fair

Asotin County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT SR 129 · Structure no. 083744000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,866 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleshman Way over Snake River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fleshman Way over Snake River in Asotin County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2038. The structure is 1,866 ft (568.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFleshman Way
CrossesSnake River
Location0.1 E JCT SR 129
RouteCounty Highway 5700
CountyAsotin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.39667, -117.04306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,866 ft (568.8 m)
Longest span610 ft (185.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$110.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleshman Way over Snake River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleshman Way over Snake River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Fleshman Way over Snake River carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fleshman Way over Snake River?

The structure is 1,866 ft (568.8 m) long with a longest span of 610 ft (185.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Fleshman Way over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.