South ST over S Fork Palouse River
FairPosted for loadWhitman County, Washington · 0.2MI W 270&STADWAY · Structure no. 085035000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,004
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South ST over S Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying South ST over S Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South ST over S Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is South ST over S 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does South ST over S Fork Palouse River carry?
About 1,004 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South ST over S Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns South ST over S Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.