Road over Yakima River
FairKittitas County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061703000001455
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Yakima River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Yakima River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Yakima River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Yakima River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road over Yakima River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Yakima River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.