US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 1.6KM South of White Swan · Structure no. 00000000000P116

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek in Yakima 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 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 140
CrossesToppenish Creek
Location1.6KM South of White Swan
RouteFederal Lands Road 140
Coordinates46.33414, -120.73283
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek 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 IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 140 over Toppenish Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.