Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain
GoodPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.25 S Beauchene · Structure no. 081129000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 899
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 899 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain carry?
About 899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Birchfield Road over Moxee Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.