5th ST over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalla Walla County, Washington · 5th and Mill CR · Structure no. 085348000000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,970
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th ST over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 5th ST over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,375 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 5th ST over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th ST over Mill Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does 5th ST over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 5th ST over Mill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns 5th ST over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.