US Bridges

SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.3 E SR 270 Copullmn · Structure no. 0014432B0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str 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 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 270
CrossesBn & UPRR SE Spring Str
Location0.3 E SR 270 Copullmn
RouteState Highway 270
Coordinates46.72839, -117.17139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,725 (2023)
Projected traffic14,360 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str carry?

About 10,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 270 over Bn & UPRR SE Spring Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.