US Bridges

GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat Creek

GoodPosted for load

Whitman County, Washington · 0.19 MI S Union Flat Crk · Structure no. 082873000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesGUSKE/6120
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location0.19 MI S Union Flat Crk
RouteCounty Highway 61200
Coordinates46.85618, -117.80005
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2020)
Projected traffic2 by 2039
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat 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 GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns GUSKE/6120 over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.