Middle Waitsburg over Dry Creek
GoodWalla Walla County, Washington · 0.2 MI South of Smith RD · Structure no. 086821000000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Waitsburg over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Middle Waitsburg over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Waitsburg over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Waitsburg 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 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Waitsburg over Dry Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middle Waitsburg over Dry Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Waitsburg over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.