US Bridges

PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 13.95 MI NE SR 23 · Structure no. 081618000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesPINECTY-MALDN/3000
CrossesPine Creek
Location13.95 MI NE SR 23
RouteCounty Highway 30000
Coordinates47.22687, -117.45132
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic331 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$4.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is PINECTY-MALDN/3000 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 PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.