US Bridges

US 12 over UPRR

Fair

Columbia County, Washington · 8.1 E Walla Wal CO · Structure no. 0010462A0000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over UPRR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 12 over UPRR in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,442 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,144 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesUPRR
Location8.1 E Walla Wal CO
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.32436, -117.97253
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,442 (2023)
Projected traffic3,144 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over UPRR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over UPRR carry?

About 2,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over UPRR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.