US Bridges

F Street over Palouse River

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.01 S SR 272 · Structure no. 085928000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

F Street over Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying F Street over Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesF Street
CrossesPalouse River
Location0.01 S SR 272
RouteCity Street 955
Coordinates46.90993, -117.06948
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F Street over Palouse River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is F 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 2024.

How much traffic does F Street over Palouse River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is F Street over Palouse River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns F Street over Palouse River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.