US Bridges

Weimer Hill RD over Meadow Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 6.1 N JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 079951000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weimer Hill RD over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Weimer Hill RD over Meadow Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWeimer Hill RD
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location6.1 N JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 35300
Coordinates46.54912, -117.65869
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$582,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weimer Hill RD over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weimer Hill RD over Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Weimer Hill RD over Meadow Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weimer Hill RD over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Weimer Hill RD over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.