Towtnuk Road over Simcoe Creek
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.45 N of Moses RD · Structure no. 079812000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Towtnuk Road over Simcoe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Towtnuk Road over Simcoe Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Towtnuk Road over Simcoe Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Towtnuk Road over Simcoe 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Towtnuk Road over Simcoe Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Towtnuk Road over Simcoe Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Towtnuk Road over Simcoe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.