US Bridges

Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 2.44 MI SE Auvil-Wagner · Structure no. 079726000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesReuben SCHLTZ/1370
CrossesPine Creek
Location2.44 MI SE Auvil-Wagner
RouteCounty Highway 13700
Coordinates47.0868, -117.08498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2021)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reuben SCHLTZ/1370 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.