US Bridges

Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.62 So of SR 22 · Structure no. 081703000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSatus Rd. S.
CrossesSatus Creek
Location00.62 So of SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 73350
Coordinates46.26, -120.145
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2019)
Projected traffic420 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

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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Satus Rd. S. over Satus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.