Waneta Road over Black Creek
FairYakima County, Washington · 00.12 N of Tear RD · Structure no. 080325000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waneta Road over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Waneta Road over Black Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waneta Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waneta Road over Black 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Waneta Road over Black Creek carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Waneta Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Waneta Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.