GLENWOOD/2450
Carrying GLENWOOD/2450 over PALOUSE RIVER
2.66 MI NW SR 272, Whitman, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GLENWOOD/2450
The GLENWOOD/2450 bridge in Whitman, Washington carries GLENWOOD/2450 over PALOUSE RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 47.5 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GLENWOOD/2450 compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 47.5 m (156 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 75 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 084359000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GLENWOOD/2450 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 GLENWOOD/2450 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 GLENWOOD/2450?
GLENWOOD/2450 in Whitman, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GLENWOOD/2450 inspected?
GLENWOOD/2450'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 75 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GLENWOOD/2450 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GLENWOOD/2450?
GLENWOOD/2450 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GLENWOOD/2450?
GLENWOOD/2450 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GLENWOOD/2450 and does age affect safety?
GLENWOOD/2450 was built in 1967, making it 59 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.
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