US Bridges

Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 1/4 MI N of Refuge Office · Structure no. 000013521-00099

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRefuge Road
CrossesToppenish Creek
Location1/4 MI N of Refuge Office
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.3085, -120.3465
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Refuge Road over Toppenish Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.