US Bridges

KACKMAN/4210 over Palouse River

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 2.21 MI S Lancaster · Structure no. 086056000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

KACKMAN/4210 over Palouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying KACKMAN/4210 over Palouse River in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesKACKMAN/4210
CrossesPalouse River
Location2.21 MI S Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 42100
Coordinates46.97988, -117.71913
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KACKMAN/4210 over Palouse River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KACKMAN/4210 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KACKMAN/4210 over Palouse River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is KACKMAN/4210 over Palouse River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KACKMAN/4210 over Palouse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.