US Bridges

Shaker Church Road over Toppenish Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.67 S Fort Road · Structure no. 081116000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaker Church Road over Toppenish Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shaker Church Road over Toppenish Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesShaker Church Road
CrossesToppenish Creek
Location00.67 S Fort Road
RouteCounty Highway 50710
Coordinates46.36557, -120.66964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaker Church Road over Toppenish Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaker Church Road over Toppenish 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Shaker Church Road over Toppenish Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shaker Church Road over Toppenish Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shaker Church Road over Toppenish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.