US Bridges

Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.10 E SR 195 · Structure no. 086057000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlair Street
CrossesS Fork Union Flat Creek
Location0.10 E SR 195
RouteCity Street 13404
Coordinates46.54088, -117.0853
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic102 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek 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 Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Blair Street over S Fork Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.