US Bridges

South Thorp HWY over Yakima River

FairPosted for load

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.30 SW I-90 · Structure no. 084433000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,937
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Thorp HWY over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Thorp HWY over Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,937 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,752 by 2038. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSouth Thorp HWY
CrossesYakima River
Location00.30 SW I-90
RouteCounty Highway 95417
Coordinates47.00529, -120.59594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,937 (2022)
Projected traffic9,752 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 South Thorp HWY over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Thorp HWY 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does South Thorp HWY over Yakima River carry?

About 4,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is South Thorp HWY over Yakima River?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns South Thorp HWY over Yakima River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.