US Bridges

Byerley RD over Walla Walla River

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 01.797 S Byrnes RD · Structure no. 086300000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byerley RD over Walla Walla River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Byerley RD over Walla Walla River in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesByerley RD
CrossesWalla Walla River
Location01.797 S Byrnes RD
RouteCounty Highway 16320
Coordinates46.0375, -118.76667
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byerley RD over Walla Walla River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byerley RD over Walla Walla 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 Byerley RD over Walla Walla River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Byerley RD over Walla Walla River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Byerley RD over Walla Walla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.