US Bridges

ELBERTON/2400 over Silver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Whitman County, Washington · 4.96 MI NE Drycreek · Structure no. 080507000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ELBERTON/2400 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying ELBERTON/2400 over Silver Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesELBERTON/2400
CrossesSilver Creek
Location4.96 MI NE Drycreek
RouteCounty Highway 24000
Coordinates47.00177, -117.18715
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 ELBERTON/2400 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is ELBERTON/2400 over Silver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ELBERTON/2400 over Silver Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is ELBERTON/2400 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ELBERTON/2400 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.