US Bridges

WIEDRICH/6050 over Union Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 3.72 MI NW Lacrsse Airprt · Structure no. 086860000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WIEDRICH/6050 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying WIEDRICH/6050 over Union Flat 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWIEDRICH/6050
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location3.72 MI NW Lacrsse Airprt
RouteCounty Highway 60500
Coordinates46.86172, -117.89367
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WIEDRICH/6050 over Union Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is WIEDRICH/6050 over Union 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does WIEDRICH/6050 over Union Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is WIEDRICH/6050 over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns WIEDRICH/6050 over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.