US Bridges

PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitman County, Washington · 9.35 MI NE SR 23 · Structure no. 083848000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2021 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 1974, so it is 51 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesPINECTY-MALDN/3000
CrossesPine Creek
Location9.35 MI NE SR 23
RouteCounty Highway 30000
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.2052, -117.52505
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2044
Trucks25%
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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns PINECTY-MALDN/3000 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.