US Bridges

Zarbach /3605 over Thorn Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.19 MI N Thorn Creek · Structure no. 088460000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zarbach /3605 over Thorn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Zarbach /3605 over Thorn Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesZarbach /3605
CrossesThorn Creek
Location0.19 MI N Thorn Creek
RouteCounty Highway 36050
Coordinates47.13673, -117.41418
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic6 by 2039
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zarbach /3605 over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zarbach /3605 over Thorn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Zarbach /3605 over Thorn Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Zarbach /3605 over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Zarbach /3605 over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.