Main Street over Palouse River
GoodWhitman County, Washington · 0.30 MI SW SR 272 · Structure no. 085062000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 267 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Main Street over Palouse River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Palouse River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Main Street over Palouse River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Palouse River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Palouse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.