SR 24 over Yakima River
PoorYakima County, Washington · 0.5 E JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0016933A0000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,565 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,237
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 24 over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 11,237 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,825 by 2039. The structure is 1,565 ft (477 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 24 over Yakima River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 24 over Yakima River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 24 over Yakima River carry?
About 11,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 24 over Yakima River?
The structure is 1,565 ft (477 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns SR 24 over Yakima River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.