Zimmerman Road over Cowiche Creek
GoodPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.03 E Weikel Road · Structure no. 079836000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zimmerman Road over Cowiche Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Zimmerman Road over Cowiche Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 Zimmerman Road over Cowiche Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zimmerman Road over Cowiche 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 2024.
How much traffic does Zimmerman Road over Cowiche Creek carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Zimmerman Road over Cowiche Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Zimmerman Road over Cowiche Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.