US Bridges

Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.25 S Beauchene · Structure no. 081385000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
847
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 847 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRivard Rd. S.
CrossesMoxee Drain
Location00.25 S Beauchene
RouteCounty Highway 40990
Coordinates46.54667, -120.385
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rivard Rd. S. over Moxee Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.