HAYWARD/5620 over South Fork Palouse River
FairWhitman County, Washington · 0.01 MI SW River · Structure no. 084152000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HAYWARD/5620 over South Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HAYWARD/5620 over South Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 HAYWARD/5620 over South Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is HAYWARD/5620 over South 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does HAYWARD/5620 over South Fork Palouse River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is HAYWARD/5620 over South Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HAYWARD/5620 over South Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.