US Bridges

Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.04 SE Penewawa · Structure no. 087208000000000

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

About this bridge

Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesGetz-Ae SEVRS/8200
CrossesLittle Penewawa Creek
Location0.04 SE Penewawa
RouteCounty Highway 82000
Coordinates46.7418, -117.59312
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa Creek built?

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

What condition is Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa 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 Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa Creek carry?

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

How long is Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Getz-Ae SEVRS/8200 over Little Penewawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.