US Bridges

JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.06 S. 4280 · Structure no. 087111000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesJONES/4270
CrossesEast Fork Downing Creek
Location0.06 S. 4280
RouteCounty Highway 42700
Coordinates47.02682, -117.65217
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic66 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing 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 JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns JONES/4270 over East Fork Downing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.