Sims RD over Touchet River
GoodWalla Walla County, Washington · 00.19E Touchet N RD · Structure no. 085733000000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sims RD over Touchet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sims RD over Touchet River in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sims RD over Touchet River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sims RD over Touchet River 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 Sims RD over Touchet River carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sims RD over Touchet River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sims RD over Touchet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.