Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon
PoorPosted for loadWalla Walla County, Washington · 02.05 N Sudbury RD · Structure no. 083517000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon is a wood or timber slab carrying Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon 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 Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Thiel RD over Woodward Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.