US Bridges

ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.03 MI S SR 23 · Structure no. 079634000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesST Jn Gun CLB/4610
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location0.03 MI S SR 23
RouteCounty Highway 46100
Coordinates47.09112, -117.57518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns ST Jn Gun CLB/4610 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.