US Bridges

SR 271 over US 195

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 8.4 N JCT SR 27 · Structure no. 0009676A0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,039
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 271 over US 195 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 271 over US 195 in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,039 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 271
CrossesUS 195
Location8.4 N JCT SR 27
RouteState Highway 271
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.21056, -117.36083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,039 (2023)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 271 over US 195 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 271 over US 195 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 271 over US 195 carry?

About 1,039 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 271 over US 195?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 271 over US 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.