US Bridges

Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 6.5 MI E SR 127 · Structure no. 084229000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
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 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPing Gulch RD
CrossesPing Gulch
Location6.5 MI E SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 31000
Coordinates46.65954, -117.71712
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$303,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ping Gulch RD over Ping Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.