US Bridges

3rd Ave over Garrison CR

FairPosted for load

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.053 S of Malcolm ST · Structure no. 085509000000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,125
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave over Garrison CR is a concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Ave over Garrison CR in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,125 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave
CrossesGarrison CR
Location0.053 S of Malcolm ST
RouteCity Street 1365
CountyWalla Walla County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.05558, -118.33564
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2023)
Projected traffic6,125 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave over Garrison CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave over Garrison CR 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 3rd Ave over Garrison CR carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave over Garrison CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave over Garrison CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.