US Bridges

SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 7.8 N JCT SR 125 Spur · Structure no. 0004763A0000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesSpring Valley Branch
Location7.8 N JCT SR 125 Spur
RouteState Highway 125
CountyWalla Walla County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.16986, -118.38311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2023)
Projected traffic515 by 2039
Trucks17%
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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Spring Valley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.