US Bridges

US 97 over Satus Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 12.3 N Klickitat CO · Structure no. 0018244A0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,013
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 over Satus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 97 over Satus Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,013 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,081 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 97
CrossesSatus Creek
Location12.3 N Klickitat CO
RouteU.S. Route 97
Coordinates46.20408, -120.47833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,013 (2023)
Projected traffic5,081 by 2039
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 over Satus Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 over Satus 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 97 over Satus Creek carry?

About 4,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 97 over Satus Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 over Satus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.