Tausick Way over Mill Creek
FairWalla Walla County, Washington · 00.43N Garrison ST · Structure no. 082952000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,539
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tausick Way over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tausick Way over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 6,539 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,139 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tausick Way over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Tausick Way over Mill 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 Tausick Way over Mill Creek carry?
About 6,539 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tausick Way over Mill Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Tausick Way over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.