US Bridges

BONGARTS/0080 over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitman County, Washington · 0.01 MI W Engel · Structure no. 082923000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BONGARTS/0080 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying BONGARTS/0080 over Pine Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBONGARTS/0080
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.01 MI W Engel
RouteCounty Highway 800
Coordinates47.21833, -117.23573
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic61 by 2044
Trucks40%
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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BONGARTS/0080 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is BONGARTS/0080 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 BONGARTS/0080 over Pine Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is BONGARTS/0080 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns BONGARTS/0080 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.