US Bridges

Wall Street over South Fork Palouse River

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.10 MI W SR 195 · Structure no. 085208000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Street over South Fork Palouse River is a concrete tee beam carrying Wall Street over South Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWall Street
CrossesSouth Fork Palouse River
Location0.10 MI W SR 195
RouteCity Street 230
Coordinates46.88188, -117.36547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall Street over South Fork Palouse River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall Street over South 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 Wall Street over South Fork Palouse River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wall Street over South Fork Palouse River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Street over South Fork Palouse River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.