US Bridges

Depot Street over Union Flat Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.30 E Steptoe ST · Structure no. 085601000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Street over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Depot Street over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDepot Street
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location0.30 E Steptoe ST
RouteCity Street 240
Coordinates46.57007, -117.12355
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Street over Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Street over Union Flat 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 2024.

How much traffic does Depot Street over Union Flat Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Depot Street over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Street over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.