SR 26 over Willow Creek
PoorWhitman County, Washington · 9.3 E Adams CO · Structure no. 0008153C0000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,655
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Willow Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 26 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 26 over Willow Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Willow Creek carry?
About 1,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.