US Bridges

Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 8.17 MI SE Pne Cty-Malden · Structure no. 085654000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesThorn CREEK/3380
CrossesThorn Creek
Location8.17 MI SE Pne Cty-Malden
RouteCounty Highway 33800
Coordinates47.13017, -117.40272
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2021)
Projected traffic141 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.