Railroad Street over Yakima River
FairPosted for loadKittitas County, Washington · 00.26 SE I-90 · Structure no. 081234000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 537
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Yakima River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Railroad Street over Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Yakima River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Railroad Street 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Railroad Street over Yakima River carry?
About 537 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Yakima River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Yakima River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.