US Bridges

Sudbury RD over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Walla Walla County, Washington · 4.604 N SR 12 · Structure no. 080665000000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sudbury RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sudbury RD over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSudbury RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.604 N SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 93550
Coordinates46.1289, -118.41253
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sudbury RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Sudbury RD over Dry 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 Sudbury RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Sudbury RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sudbury RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.