US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 01.58N Valley Grove · Structure no. 086173000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesSpring Valley
Location01.58N Valley Grove
RouteCounty Highway 65650
Coordinates46.1695, -118.33447
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.