Plaza Way over Russell Creek
FairWalla Walla County, Washington · 00.323 N Braden RD · Structure no. 080342000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,595
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plaza Way over Russell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Plaza Way over Russell Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 105 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 2,595 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,687 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Plaza Way over Russell Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Plaza Way over Russell Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Plaza Way over Russell Creek carry?
About 2,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Plaza Way over Russell Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Plaza Way over Russell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.