Bishop Blvd over Paradise Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitman County, Washington · 0.2 S JCT SR 270 · Structure no. 085038000000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,937
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bishop Blvd over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bishop Blvd over Paradise Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,937 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bishop Blvd over Paradise Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bishop Blvd over Paradise 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 Bishop Blvd over Paradise Creek carry?
About 15,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bishop Blvd over Paradise Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Bishop Blvd over Paradise Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.