State ST over S Fork Palouse River
FairPosted for loadWhitman County, Washington · 0.08 N JCT SR 270 · Structure no. 085058000000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,272
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
State ST over S Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST over S Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 56 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State ST over S Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is State 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 State ST over S Fork Palouse River carry?
About 4,272 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State ST over S Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns State ST over S Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.