US Bridges

School Avenue over Russell Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.276 N Reser RD · Structure no. 086176000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Avenue over Russell Creek is a concrete slab carrying School Avenue over Russell Creek 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchool Avenue
CrossesRussell Creek
Location00.276 N Reser RD
RouteCounty Highway 95710
Coordinates46.04642, -118.29917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Avenue over Russell Creek built?

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

What condition is School Avenue over Russell 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 2023.

How much traffic does School Avenue over Russell Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is School Avenue over Russell Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns School Avenue over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.