US Bridges

STEPHEN/3170 over Thorn Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.29 MI W Pine Cty-Malden · Structure no. 086041000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STEPHEN/3170 over Thorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STEPHEN/3170 over Thorn Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSTEPHEN/3170
CrossesThorn Creek
Location0.29 MI W Pine Cty-Malden
RouteCounty Highway 31700
Coordinates47.195, -117.53761
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STEPHEN/3170 over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is STEPHEN/3170 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does STEPHEN/3170 over Thorn Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is STEPHEN/3170 over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns STEPHEN/3170 over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.