Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River
GoodPosted for loadWhitman County, Washington · 0.01 MI NE Draper-Brown · Structure no. 081178000000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Oral SMITH/2590 over North Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.