US Bridges

N 16th Ave over US 12

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 16.0 E JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0008846C0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 16th Ave over US 12 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 16th Ave over US 12 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,540 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN 16th Ave
CrossesUS 12
Location16.0 E JCT SR 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.6237, -120.53125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,210 (2016)
Projected traffic11,540 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 16th Ave over US 12 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 16th Ave over US 12 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 N 16th Ave over US 12 carry?

About 8,210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N 16th Ave over US 12?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N 16th Ave over US 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.