US Bridges

JOHNSON/9050 over Staley Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 4.18 Mi. SW SR 270 · Structure no. 087542000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

JOHNSON/9050 over Staley Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying JOHNSON/9050 over Staley Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJOHNSON/9050
CrossesStaley Creek
Location4.18 Mi. SW SR 270
RouteCounty Highway 90500
Coordinates46.67283, -117.1321
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
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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic172 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JOHNSON/9050 over Staley Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is JOHNSON/9050 over Staley 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 JOHNSON/9050 over Staley Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is JOHNSON/9050 over Staley Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns JOHNSON/9050 over Staley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.