US Bridges

Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla River

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.32 S of Old HWY 12 · Structure no. 088156000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla River in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLowden Gardena RD
CrossesWalla Walla River
Location0.32 S of Old HWY 12
RouteCounty Highway 93190
Coordinates46.05216, -118.5914
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 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$8.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lowden Gardena RD over Walla Walla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.