Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway
FairPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.11 NW SR 241 · Structure no. 081394000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Duffy Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.