Bishop Blvd over S Fork Palouse River
GoodPosted for loadWhitman County, Washington · 0.3 S JCT SR 270 · Structure no. 085938000000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,937
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bishop Blvd over S Fork Palouse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bishop Blvd over S Fork 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,937 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bishop Blvd over S Fork Palouse River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bishop Blvd over S 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bishop Blvd over S Fork Palouse River carry?
About 15,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bishop Blvd over S Fork Palouse River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Bishop Blvd over S Fork Palouse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.