US Bridges

SR 272 over Bnrr (abandoned)

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 16.4 E JCT US 195 · Structure no. 0009181A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 272 over Bnrr (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 272 over Bnrr (abandoned) in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 272
CrossesBnrr (abandoned)
Location16.4 E JCT US 195
RouteState Highway 272
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.91142, -117.08239
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2023)
Projected traffic658 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 272 over Bnrr (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 272 over Bnrr (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 SR 272 over Bnrr (abandoned) carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 272 over Bnrr (abandoned)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 272 over Bnrr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.