FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 195

Carrying US 195 over SPRING FLAT CREEK

12.4 N JCT SR 270, Whitman, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 195

The US 195 bridge in Whitman, Washington carries US 195 over SPRING FLAT CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,908 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 195 compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Washington bridges
351
Bridges in Whitman · 12 in Poor condition
US 195 20.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
5.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,908 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000GR0000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

US 195 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US 195 against other structures in Whitman and across Washington. Washington bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 195?

US 195 in Whitman, Washington has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 195 inspected?

US 195's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,908 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 195 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 195?

US 195 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 195?

US 195 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 195 and does age affect safety?

US 195 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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