US Bridges

S Wilbur Avenue over Russell Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.01 S Reser RD · Structure no. 084464000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wilbur Avenue over Russell Creek is a concrete slab carrying S Wilbur Avenue over Russell Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Wilbur Avenue
CrossesRussell Creek
Location00.01 S Reser RD
RouteCounty Highway 57200
Coordinates46.04214, -118.30439
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2020)
Projected traffic835 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Wilbur Avenue over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Wilbur Avenue over Russell 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 2023.

How much traffic does S Wilbur Avenue over Russell Creek carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Wilbur Avenue over Russell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S Wilbur Avenue over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.