Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek
GoodWalla Walla County, Washington · 00.057 N Braden RD · Structure no. 080299000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,145
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 3,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Plaza Way over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.