Fort Road over Drain
FairYakima County, Washington · 0.19 W.W.Stephenson · Structure no. 0003082B0000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Road over Drain is a concrete slab carrying Fort Road over Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Road over Drain built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Road over Drain 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Fort Road over Drain carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fort Road over Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Road over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.