Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk Creek
FairWalla Walla County, Washington · 01.46N Stateline RD · Structure no. 081259000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,795
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,668 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk 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 Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk Creek carry?
About 1,795 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old Milton HWY over Yellowhawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.