US Bridges

SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 22.7 E JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0007934A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location22.7 E JCT US 12
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWalla Walla County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.29625, -118.58336
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2023)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad 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 SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.