42nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek
GoodPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.01 So Emma Lane · Structure no. 080888000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 333
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 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 42nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 42nd 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 42nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek carry?
About 333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 42nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd Ave. S. over Ahtanum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.