ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River
FairWhitman County, Washington · 1.97 MI E Dry Creek · Structure no. 081274000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River carry?
About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.