US Bridges

Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.13 E SR 97 · Structure no. 080920000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,035
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLarue Rd.-Irrig
CrossesWanity Slough
Location00.13 E SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 50400
Coordinates46.36063, -120.31741
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Larue Rd.-Irrig over Wanity Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.