US Bridges

62nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.37 N of Meadowbk · Structure no. 080759000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
532
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 62nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries62nd Ave. S.
CrossesAhtanum Creek
Location00.37 N of Meadowbk
RouteCounty Highway 33140
Coordinates46.54811, -120.59246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 62nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 62nd Ave. S. 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 62nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 62nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 62nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.