Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon
GoodWalla Walla County, Washington · 0.013N Woodward Can · Structure no. 086084000000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon 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 Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nelms RD over Woodward Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.