US Bridges

SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 1.20 MI SE Pne Cty-Malden · Structure no. 086855000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSUNSET/3360
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.20 MI SE Pne Cty-Malden
RouteCounty Highway 33600
Coordinates47.11573, -117.54575
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SUNSET/3360 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.