US Bridges

Walters Road over Moxee Drain

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.25 S of SR 24 · Structure no. 080773000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walters Road over Moxee Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Walters Road over Moxee Drain 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalters Road
CrossesMoxee Drain
Location00.25 S of SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 41250
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.54592, -120.35606
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2021)
Projected traffic539 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walters Road over Moxee Drain built?

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

What condition is Walters Road over Moxee Drain 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 Walters Road over Moxee Drain carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walters Road over Moxee Drain?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walters Road over Moxee Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.