US Bridges

Old HWY 12 over Dry Run

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.2 MI W Woodward RD · Structure no. 0002241D0000000

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,012
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 12 over Dry Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old HWY 12 over Dry Run in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 106 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,012 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,284 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 12
CrossesDry Run
Location0.2 MI W Woodward RD
RouteCounty Highway 99980
Coordinates46.05281, -118.61561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,012 (2022)
Projected traffic9,284 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 12 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Old HWY 12 over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 12 over Dry Run carry?

About 8,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 12 over Dry Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 12 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.