US Bridges

Glade Road over Glade Creek

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.74 NE of Turpin · Structure no. 080698000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade Road over Glade Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Glade Road over Glade Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesGlade Road
CrossesGlade Creek
Location00.74 NE of Turpin
RouteCounty Highway 70010
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.10667, -120.1
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glade Road over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Glade Road over Glade 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Glade Road over Glade Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glade Road over Glade Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Glade Road over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.