Nile Road over Rattlesnake Creek
FairYakima County, Washington · 00.02 N Rattlesnake · Structure no. 080006000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nile Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nile Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nile Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nile Road over Rattlesnake 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nile Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nile Road over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nile Road over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.