US Bridges

US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 195

Poor

Whitman County, Washington · 3.5 N JCT SR 271 · Structure no. 0009735C0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 195 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,838 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2039. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 195
CrossesBn RY & Old SR 195
Location3.5 N JCT SR 271
RouteU.S. Route 195
Coordinates47.25621, -117.36097
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$7.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 195 built?

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

What condition is US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 195 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 195 carry?

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

How long is US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 195?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over Bn RY & Old SR 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.