US 95 over Palouse River
FairLatah County, Idaho · 14.3 N Moscow · Structure no. 000000000018531
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 95 over Palouse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Palouse River in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 95 over Palouse River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 95 over Palouse River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 95 over Palouse River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 95 over Palouse River?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 95 over Palouse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.