US Bridges

Main ST over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Walla Walla County, Washington · Main and Mill CR · Structure no. 085354000000000

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,412
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,400 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesMill Creek
LocationMain and Mill CR
RouteCity Street 1365
Coordinates46.06744, -118.33789
Functional classUrban Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,412 (2023)
Projected traffic57,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Main ST 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 Main ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.