US Bridges

Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.10 N Rosenkranz · Structure no. 081353000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNoye Road
CrossesCowiche Creek N. Fork
Location00.10 N Rosenkranz
RouteCounty Highway 26350
Coordinates46.71111, -120.77782
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Noye Road over Cowiche Creek N. Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.