Ahtanum Road over Bachelor Creek
FairYakima County, Washington · 00.08 W So 38th Ave · Structure no. 080052000000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ahtanum Road over Bachelor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ahtanum Road over Bachelor Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ahtanum Road over Bachelor Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ahtanum Road over Bachelor 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 Ahtanum Road over Bachelor Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ahtanum Road over Bachelor Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ahtanum Road over Bachelor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.