SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR
PoorWhitman County, Washington · 8.3 N JCT US 195 · Structure no. 0005807A0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 778
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 778 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR carry?
About 778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Pleasant Valley CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.