Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch
PoorPosted for loadWalla Walla County, Washington · 22.449 N SR 124 · Structure no. 079897000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lyons Ferry RD over Fields Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.