US Bridges

US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD

Poor

Yakima County, Washington · 16.4 E JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0008846D0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,317
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,317 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,552 by 2039. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesRR & N Gordon RD
Location16.4 E JCT SR 410
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.62604, -120.52028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,317 (2023)
Projected traffic25,552 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$7.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD carry?

About 21,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over RR & N Gordon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.