US Bridges

US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR

Poor

Walla Walla County, Washington · 6.5 E JCT US 730 Spur · Structure no. 0001724B0000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
213 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 92 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 8,140 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,981 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesNine Mile CR & RR
Location6.5 E JCT US 730 Spur
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.07158, -118.78192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,140 (2023)
Projected traffic8,981 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR carry?

About 8,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Nine Mile CR & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.