JOHNSON/9050 over South Fork Palouse River
GoodWhitman County, Washington · 2.48 MI SW SR 270 · Structure no. 082073000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 381
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
JOHNSON/9050 over South Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying JOHNSON/9050 over South Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was JOHNSON/9050 over South Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is JOHNSON/9050 over South 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does JOHNSON/9050 over South Fork Palouse River carry?
About 381 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is JOHNSON/9050 over South Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns JOHNSON/9050 over South Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.