US Bridges

Wesley Rd. over Simcoe Creek

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · .13 N. of W. White Swan · Structure no. 079763000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Rd. over Simcoe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wesley Rd. over Simcoe Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWesley Rd.
CrossesSimcoe Creek
Location.13 N. of W. White Swan
RouteCounty Highway 55350
Coordinates46.38427, -120.75451
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Rd. over Simcoe Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Rd. over Simcoe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wesley Rd. over Simcoe Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Rd. over Simcoe Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Rd. over Simcoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.