US Bridges

Costley Lane over Asotin Creek

Good

Asotin County, Washington · JCT Baumeister DR · Structure no. 085363000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Costley Lane over Asotin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Costley Lane over Asotin Creek in Asotin County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCostley Lane
CrossesAsotin Creek
LocationJCT Baumeister DR
RouteCity Street 50
Coordinates46.33772, -117.05886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Costley Lane over Asotin Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Costley Lane over Asotin Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Costley Lane over Asotin Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Costley Lane over Asotin Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Costley Lane over Asotin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.