US Bridges

Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 01.93 N Frog Hollow · Structure no. 084581000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMcdonald RD
CrossesWalla Walla River
Location01.93 N Frog Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 20210
Coordinates46.04803, -118.55483
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2020)
Projected traffic940 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$7.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River built?

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

What condition is Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River 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 Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald RD over Walla Walla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.