US Bridges

Van Ausdle Lane over Dry Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.059 S Valley Grove RD · Structure no. 086528000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Ausdle Lane over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Ausdle Lane over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesVan Ausdle Lane
CrossesDry Creek
Location00.059 S Valley Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 65450
Coordinates46.15206, -118.35656
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 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic44 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Ausdle Lane over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Ausdle Lane over Dry 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 Van Ausdle Lane over Dry Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Ausdle Lane over Dry Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Van Ausdle Lane over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.