L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitman County, Washington · 1.28 MI NE SR 27 · Structure no. 083102000000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns L WEST/5210 over Branch Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.