Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River
PoorWalla Walla County, Washington · 05.62 N SR 125 · Structure no. 079907000000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River is a concrete other carrying Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River 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 Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pettyjohn RD over Touchet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.