US Bridges

Colville ST over Mill Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · Colville and Mill CR · Structure no. 085355000000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,139
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colville ST over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Colville ST over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 5,139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColville ST
CrossesMill Creek
LocationColville and Mill CR
RouteCity Street 1365
Coordinates46.06758, -118.33653
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,139 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 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 Colville ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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

About 5,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colville 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 63 ft wide.

Who owns Colville ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.