US Bridges

2nd Ave over Mill Creek

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 2nd and Mill CR · Structure no. 085353000000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,563
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2nd Ave over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,563 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Ave
CrossesMill Creek
Location2nd and Mill CR
RouteCity Street 1365
Coordinates46.06717, -118.33969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,563 (2023)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave over Mill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.