ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River
FairWhitman County, Washington · 2.73 MI E Dry Creek · Structure no. 081288000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2022 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 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 82 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns ELBERTON/2400 over North Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.