US Bridges

E Babb RD over US 195

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.7 N Whitman CO · Structure no. 0009560C0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Babb RD over US 195 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Babb RD over US 195 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2036. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Babb RD
CrossesUS 195
Location1.7 N Whitman CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.28125, -117.36569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2002)
Projected traffic361 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Babb RD over US 195 built?

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

What condition is E Babb RD over US 195 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 E Babb RD over US 195 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E Babb RD over US 195?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Babb RD over US 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.