US Bridges

Oieh over Snipes Creek

Good

Benton County, Washington · 300 W of Case Road · Structure no. 083715000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oieh over Snipes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Oieh over Snipes Creek in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOieh
CrossesSnipes Creek
Location300 W of Case Road
RouteCounty Highway 22150
Coordinates46.24213, -119.68112
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$798,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oieh over Snipes Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oieh over Snipes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oieh over Snipes Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Oieh over Snipes Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oieh over Snipes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.