US Bridges

Third Street over Rebel Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.01 S Int. Dean Ave · Structure no. 086647000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Street over Rebel Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over Rebel Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesRebel Flat Creek
Location0.01 S Int. Dean Ave
RouteCity Street 395
Coordinates46.92655, -117.68855
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Street over Rebel Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Street over Rebel Flat 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Third Street over Rebel Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is Third Street over Rebel Flat Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over Rebel Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.