US Bridges

US 195 over Pine Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT SR 271 · Structure no. 0009676B0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 195 over Pine Creek 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 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,382 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 195
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.4 N JCT SR 271
RouteU.S. Route 195
Coordinates47.21531, -117.35772
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,655 (2023)
Projected traffic5,382 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is US 195 over Pine Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 195 over Pine Creek carry?

About 4,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 195 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.