US Bridges

Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.07 MI E SR 27 · Structure no. 087207000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMader RD/5170
CrossesBranch Four Mile Creek
Location0.07 MI E SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 52700
Coordinates46.8744, -117.1255
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile 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 Mader RD/5170 over Branch Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.