US Bridges

Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.12 E Midvale RD · Structure no. 081623000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
954
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 954 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreen Valley Road
CrossesSulpher Creek Wasteway
Location00.12 E Midvale RD
RouteCounty Highway 60200
Coordinates46.25833, -120.01667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2023)
Projected traffic935 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.