US Bridges

SR 125 over Touchet River

Poor

Walla Walla County, Washington · 17.3 N JCT SR 125 Spur · Structure no. 000000FZ0000000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Touchet River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying SR 125 over Touchet River in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesTouchet River
Location17.3 N JCT SR 125 Spur
RouteState Highway 125
CountyWalla Walla County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.29456, -118.34017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic462 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Touchet River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Touchet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Touchet River carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Touchet River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Touchet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.