US Bridges

Patterson 3220 over Kamiache Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 1.87 MI NW Stephens RD · Structure no. 087512000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson 3220 over Kamiache Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Patterson 3220 over Kamiache Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesPatterson 3220
CrossesKamiache Creek
Location1.87 MI NW Stephens RD
RouteCounty Highway 32200
Coordinates47.1553, -117.63775
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic81 (2020)
Projected traffic83 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Patterson 3220 over Kamiache Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson 3220 over Kamiache 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 Patterson 3220 over Kamiache Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Patterson 3220 over Kamiache 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 Patterson 3220 over Kamiache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.