US Bridges

Oieh over Spring Creek

Good

Benton County, Washington · 0.75 E Whitstran · Structure no. 083858000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,240
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oieh over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Oieh over Spring 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOieh
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.75 E Whitstran
RouteCounty Highway 22150
Coordinates46.23564, -119.69258
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oieh over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Oieh over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Oieh over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oieh over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.