US Bridges

Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.05 S Beauchene · Structure no. 079817000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaudry Road
CrossesMoxee Drain
Location00.05 S Beauchene
RouteCounty Highway 42250
Coordinates46.5489, -120.40412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beaudry Road over Moxee Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.