US Bridges

Gardena RD over Pine Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.16 S of Frog Hollow RD · Structure no. 087077000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardena RD over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gardena RD over Pine Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGardena RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.16 S of Frog Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 93170
Coordinates46.01264, -118.60722
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardena RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardena RD over Pine 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 Gardena RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Gardena RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gardena RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.