US Bridges

US 730 over Spring Gulch

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 1.4 N Oregon · Structure no. 0003272C0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 730 over Spring Gulch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 730 over Spring Gulch in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,369 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 730
CrossesSpring Gulch
Location1.4 N Oregon
RouteU.S. Route 730
Coordinates46.01414, -118.95581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,369 (2023)
Projected traffic3,696 by 2039
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$608,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 730 over Spring Gulch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 730 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 730 over Spring Gulch carry?

About 3,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 730 over Spring Gulch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 730 over Spring Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.