US Bridges

Pandora RD over US 195

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT SR 271 · Structure no. 0009676D0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pandora RD over US 195 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pandora RD 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPandora RD
CrossesUS 195
Location1.7 N JCT SR 271
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.23289, -117.35897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2002)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pandora RD over US 195 built?

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

What condition is Pandora RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pandora RD over US 195 carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pandora RD over US 195?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pandora RD over US 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.