US Bridges

Grant Ave over Yakima River

Good

Benton County, Washington · Oieh/Grande RD S · Structure no. 085918000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
617 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Ave over Yakima River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grant Ave over Yakima River in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrant Ave
CrossesYakima River
LocationOieh/Grande RD S
RouteCounty Highway 12150
Coordinates46.21396, -119.76916
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length617 ft (188.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Ave over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Ave over Yakima 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Ave over Yakima River carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Grant Ave over Yakima River?

The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Ave over Yakima River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.