3rd Street over Silver Creek
FairWhitman County, Washington · 0.06 S SR 27 · Structure no. 085585000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Street over Silver 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over Silver 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over Silver Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over Silver Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.