US Bridges

US 195 over Old Railroad Grade

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.5 N JCT SR 23 · Structure no. 0005744A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over Old Railroad Grade is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 195 over Old Railroad Grade in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,188 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,833 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 195
CrossesOld Railroad Grade
Location0.5 N JCT SR 23
RouteU.S. Route 195
Coordinates47.01255, -117.35439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,188 (2023)
Projected traffic4,833 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over Old Railroad Grade built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 195 over Old Railroad Grade 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US 195 over Old Railroad Grade carry?

About 4,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 195 over Old Railroad Grade?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over Old Railroad Grade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.