Sixth ST over North Fork Palouse River
FairWhitman County, Washington · 0.10 MI E SR 195 · Structure no. 085155000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixth ST over North Fork Palouse River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sixth ST over North Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixth ST over North Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Sixth ST over North 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Sixth ST over North Fork Palouse River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sixth ST over North Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sixth ST over North Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.