US Bridges

SR 22 over Toppenish Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 1.7 E JCT SR 223 · Structure no. 0010039A0000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,704
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Toppenish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 22 over Toppenish Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,704 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,341 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesToppenish Creek
Location1.7 E JCT SR 223
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates46.31519, -120.21733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,704 (2023)
Projected traffic2,341 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Toppenish Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Toppenish Creek carry?

About 1,704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Toppenish Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Toppenish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.