US Bridges

SR 241 over Sulpher Creek Wasteway

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 081464000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Sulpher Creek Wasteway is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 241 over Sulpher Creek Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,954 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesSulpher Creek Wasteway
Location5.2 N JCT SR 22
RouteState Highway 241
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.28661, -119.99919
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2023)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 241 over Sulpher Creek Wasteway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 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 SR 241 over Sulpher Creek Wasteway carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.