US Bridges

D Street over South Fork Palouse River

GoodPosted for load

Whitman County, Washington · 0.04 MI S Front ST · Structure no. 085229000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Street over South Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying D Street over South Fork Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesD Street
CrossesSouth Fork Palouse River
Location0.04 MI S Front ST
RouteCity Street 15
Coordinates46.78978, -117.25262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic204 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D Street over South Fork Palouse River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Street over South Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does D Street over South Fork Palouse River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is D Street over South Fork Palouse River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D Street over South Fork Palouse River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.