US Bridges

Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun

Good

Adams County, Washington · 00.03 MI SW Gray RD · Structure no. 083589000000000

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 81 years old, older 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld SR 26 RD
CrossesPalouse River Overrun
Location00.03 MI SW Gray RD
RouteCounty Highway 52042
Coordinates46.75997, -118.14757
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun 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 Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 26 RD over Palouse River Overrun?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.