US Bridges

WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 9.63 MI SE Stoner · Structure no. 081996000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesWILTZIUS/3030
CrossesPacker Creek
Location9.63 MI SE Stoner
RouteCounty Highway 30300
Coordinates47.13978, -117.77712
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns WILTZIUS/3030 over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.