FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 195 PRVT APPR

Carrying US 195 PRVT APPR over UNION FLAT CREEK

7.5 N JCT US 195 SP, Whitman, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 195 PRVT APPR

The US 195 PRVT APPR bridge in Whitman, Washington carries US 195 PRVT APPR over UNION FLAT CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.8 metric tons.

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

How US 195 PRVT APPR compares

▼ 13.7
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 PRVT APPR 19.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0008130A0000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 195 PRVT APPR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 195 PRVT APPR 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 PRVT APPR?

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

How often is US 195 PRVT APPR inspected?

US 195 PRVT APPR'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for US 195 PRVT APPR?

US 195 PRVT APPR has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 195 PRVT APPR?

US 195 PRVT APPR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 195 PRVT APPR and does age affect safety?

US 195 PRVT APPR was built in 1966, making it 60 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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