US Bridges

Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.13 E Wesley RD · Structure no. 081100000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
488
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Simcoe Rd.
CrossesDry Wash
Location00.13 E Wesley RD
RouteCounty Highway 50040
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.34667, -120.74833
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Simcoe Rd. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.