79th Ave N. over Ahtanum Creek
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.13 S Rutherford · Structure no. 080454000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
79th Ave N. over Ahtanum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 79th Ave N. over Ahtanum Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 79th Ave N. over Ahtanum Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 79th Ave N. over Ahtanum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 79th Ave N. over Ahtanum Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 79th Ave N. over Ahtanum Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 79th Ave N. over Ahtanum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.