Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalla Walla County, Washington · 00.10E SR 12 · Structure no. 081675000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Meinburg RD over Coppei Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.