SR 270 over S Fk Palouse
GoodWhitman County, Washington · 0.2 E SR 270 Copullmn · Structure no. 0014432A0000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,725
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 270 over S Fk Palouse is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 270 over S Fk Palouse in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,360 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 270 over S Fk Palouse built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 270 over S Fk Palouse 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does SR 270 over S Fk Palouse carry?
About 10,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 270 over S Fk Palouse?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns SR 270 over S Fk Palouse?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.