US Bridges

South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR

Poor

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.10 E of Coppei RD · Structure no. 080555000000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR is a concrete other carrying South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1920, 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSouth Fork Coppei
CrossesSouth Fork Coppei CR
Location00.10 E of Coppei RD
RouteCounty Highway 76830
Coordinates46.19013, -118.11102
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR 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 South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns South Fork Coppei over South Fork Coppei CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.