US Bridges

US 195 over Dry Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 5.7 N JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0004592A0000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 195 over Dry Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,031 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 195
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.7 N JCT SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 195
Coordinates46.96247, -117.32831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,101 (2023)
Projected traffic6,031 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$703,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 195 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 5,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 195 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.