US Bridges

Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet River

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.100 S SR 124 · Structure no. 087274000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet River in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesHarvey Shaw RD
CrossesTouchet River
Location0.100 S SR 124
RouteCounty Highway 93650
Coordinates46.28711, -118.48814
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2020)
Projected traffic443 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet 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 Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet River carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Shaw RD over Touchet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.