US Bridges

Harvey Shaw RD over Dry Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 03.397 N SR 125 · Structure no. 084648000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Shaw RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey Shaw RD over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesHarvey Shaw RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location03.397 N SR 125
RouteCounty Highway 93650
Coordinates46.12892, -118.41256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2021)
Projected traffic557 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Shaw RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Shaw RD over Dry 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 Harvey Shaw RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Shaw RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Shaw RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.