US Bridges

Wilbur Ave over Mill Creek

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.33 S Isaacs Ave · Structure no. 085392000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,053
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur Ave over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilbur Ave over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 10,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilbur Ave
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.33 S Isaacs Ave
RouteCity Street 1365
Coordinates46.07069, -118.30428
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,053 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilbur Ave over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur 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 Wilbur Ave over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,053 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur Ave over Mill Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur Ave over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.