US Bridges

Sand Pit RD over Pine Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 01.99E Touchet-Gard · Structure no. 085932000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Pit RD over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Pit RD over Pine Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSand Pit RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location01.99E Touchet-Gard
RouteCounty Highway 33900
Coordinates46.02771, -118.63263
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Pit RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Pit RD over Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Pit RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Pit RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Pit RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.