US Bridges

US 195 over UPRR (abandoned)

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 7.9 N JCT SR 23 · Structure no. 0007461A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over UPRR (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 195 over UPRR (abandoned) in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,188 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,833 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 195
CrossesUPRR (abandoned)
Location7.9 N JCT SR 23
RouteU.S. Route 195
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.11378, -117.37908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over UPRR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 195 over UPRR (abandoned) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 195 over UPRR (abandoned) carry?

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

How long is US 195 over UPRR (abandoned)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over UPRR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.