US Bridges

SR 195 over Pine Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 3.5 N JCT SR 271 · Structure no. 0009560A0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
424 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 195 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 195 over Pine Creek in Whitman 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 4,838 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2039. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 195
CrossesPine Creek
Location3.5 N JCT SR 271
RouteU.S. Route 195
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25825, -117.36181
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,838 (2023)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$8.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 195 over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 195 over Pine 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 SR 195 over Pine Creek carry?

About 4,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 195 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 195 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.