US Bridges

Cummins RD over Touchet River

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.1 W of Touchet N RD · Structure no. 086175000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummins RD over Touchet River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cummins RD over Touchet River 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCummins RD
CrossesTouchet River
Location00.1 W of Touchet N RD
RouteCounty Highway 93290
Coordinates46.05683, -118.66894
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2020)
Projected traffic257 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cummins RD over Touchet River built?

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

What condition is Cummins 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 Cummins RD over Touchet River carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cummins RD over Touchet River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cummins RD over Touchet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.