US Bridges

US 12 over WB Off Ramp

Poor

Walla Walla County, Washington · 5.6 E JCT SR 125 Spur · Structure no. 0008855D0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
474 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over WB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over WB Off Ramp in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,167 by 2039. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesWB Off Ramp
Location5.6 E JCT SR 125 Spur
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.08786, -118.26112
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic5,167 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$9.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over WB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over WB Off Ramp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over WB Off Ramp carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over WB Off Ramp?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over WB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.