SR 27 over Spring Creek
FairWhitman County, Washington · 18.8 N JCT SR 272 · Structure no. 0013227A0000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 943
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over Spring Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 943 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2039. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 27 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 27 over Spring Creek carry?
About 943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 27 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.