US Bridges

KELSEY/3880 over Pine Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.05 MI NW Rosalia · Structure no. 086124000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

KELSEY/3880 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying KELSEY/3880 over Pine Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKELSEY/3880
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.05 MI NW Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 38800
Coordinates47.25647, -117.36273
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KELSEY/3880 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is KELSEY/3880 over Pine 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 KELSEY/3880 over Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KELSEY/3880 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KELSEY/3880 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.