US Bridges

BOWEN/4120 over Imbler Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.11 MI SE Davis · Structure no. 088112000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BOWEN/4120 over Imbler Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying BOWEN/4120 over Imbler 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBOWEN/4120
CrossesImbler Creek
Location0.11 MI SE Davis
RouteCounty Highway 41200
Coordinates47.1053, -117.89315
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BOWEN/4120 over Imbler Creek built?

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

What condition is BOWEN/4120 over Imbler 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BOWEN/4120 over Imbler Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is BOWEN/4120 over Imbler Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns BOWEN/4120 over Imbler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.