US Bridges

US 195 over Bn RY

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT SR 271 · Structure no. 0009735A0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over Bn RY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 195 over Bn RY 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 4,029 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,957 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 195
CrossesBn RY
Location0.2 N JCT SR 271
RouteU.S. Route 195
Coordinates47.21369, -117.35911
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,029 (2023)
Projected traffic4,957 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over Bn RY built?

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

What condition is US 195 over Bn RY 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 Bn RY carry?

About 4,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 195 over Bn RY?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over Bn RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.