US Bridges

Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.01 S SR 23 · Structure no. 086858000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoomis Ave.
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location0.01 S SR 23
RouteCity Street 11354
Coordinates47.0922, -117.5844
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2021)
Projected traffic712 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley 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 Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Loomis Ave. over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.