PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over Four Mile Creek
FairWhitman County, Washington · 0.14 MI W SR 27 · Structure no. 083598000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over Four Mile Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns PALOUSE-ALBN/5420 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.