Morse Road over Sulphur Creek Wasteway
FairPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.07 E Midvale RD · Structure no. 081558000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morse Road over Sulphur Creek Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morse Road over Sulphur Creek Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Morse Road over Sulphur Creek Wasteway built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morse Road over Sulphur 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 Morse Road over Sulphur Creek Wasteway carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morse Road over Sulphur Creek Wasteway?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Morse Road over Sulphur Creek Wasteway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.