US Bridges

Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines

Poor

Yakima County, Washington · 00.88 S Locust Lane · Structure no. 081606000000000

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Naches Highway
CrossesPpl Pipelines
Location00.88 S Locust Lane
RouteCounty Highway 10050
Coordinates46.69667, -120.65
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Naches Highway over Ppl Pipelines?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.