US Bridges

SR 241 over Dry Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 15.5 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0017864A0000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 241 over Dry Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesDry Creek
Location15.5 N JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 241
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.50656, -119.88186
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2023)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$494,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 241 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Dry 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 241 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.