US Bridges

Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 6.0 MI E SR 127 · Structure no. 084221000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPing Gulch RD
CrossesPing Gulch
Location6.0 MI E SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 31000
Coordinates46.65194, -117.72206
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks15%
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$426,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.