US Bridges

US 195 over Pine Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.9 N Whitman CO · Structure no. 0009560B0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 195 over Pine Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,838 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,469 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 195
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.9 N Whitman CO
RouteU.S. Route 195
Coordinates47.27125, -117.37039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,838 (2023)
Projected traffic6,469 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 195 over Pine Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 195 over Pine Creek carry?

About 4,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 195 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.