Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek
FairPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · Clear Lake Dam · Structure no. 061708000001509
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Clear Lake Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.