Pioneer Way N. over Cowiche Creek
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.01 S Mahoney RD · Structure no. 080078000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer Way N. over Cowiche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Way N. over Cowiche Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Pioneer Way N. over Cowiche Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pioneer Way N. 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 Pioneer Way N. over Cowiche Creek carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pioneer Way N. over Cowiche Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer Way N. over Cowiche Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.