US Bridges

SR 821 over Selah Creek

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 2.1 N JCT SR 823 · Structure no. 0000652A0000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,578
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 821 over Selah Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 821 over Selah Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,011 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 821
CrossesSelah Creek
Location2.1 N JCT SR 823
RouteState Highway 821
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.70785, -120.46848
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2023)
Projected traffic2,011 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$855,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 821 over Selah Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 821 over Selah 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 821 over Selah Creek carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 821 over Selah Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over Selah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.