US Bridges

E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 2.0 E JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0014584B0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,453
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 23,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,968 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Yakima Ave
CrossesFair Ave
Location2.0 E JCT US 12
RouteCity Street 82
Coordinates46.60517, -120.48789
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,453 (2016)
Projected traffic32,968 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave carry?

About 23,453 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns E Yakima Ave over Fair Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.