US Bridges

Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 03.6 E JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 080706000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 74 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesLower Deadman RD
CrossesPing Gulch
Location03.6 E JCT SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 30900
Coordinates46.6272, -117.72388
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$589,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch 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 Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Deadman RD over Ping Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.