US Bridges

Foster RD over Russell Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.15S Russell CR RD · Structure no. 086393000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster RD over Russell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Foster RD over Russell Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFoster RD
CrossesRussell Creek
Location0.15S Russell CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 97070
Coordinates46.04316, -118.22086
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic517 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster RD over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster RD 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 Foster RD over Russell Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foster RD over Russell Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Foster RD over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.