US Bridges

Second St. over Asotin Creek

Fair

Asotin County, Washington · 0.0 E FAS Rt F021 · Structure no. 085248000000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second St. over Asotin Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Second St. over Asotin Creek in Asotin County, Washington. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond St.
CrossesAsotin Creek
Location0.0 E FAS Rt F021
RouteCity Street 50
CountyAsotin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.34024, -117.05592
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second St. over Asotin Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second St. over Asotin Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Second St. over Asotin Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Second St. over Asotin Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Second St. over Asotin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.