US Bridges

Harrah Road over Marion Drain

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.01 N Marion Drn · Structure no. 081744000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrah Road over Marion Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrah Road over Marion Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarrah Road
CrossesMarion Drain
Location00.01 N Marion Drn
RouteCounty Highway 53050
Coordinates46.34667, -120.54333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrah Road over Marion Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrah Road over Marion Drain 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 Harrah Road over Marion Drain carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrah Road over Marion Drain?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harrah Road over Marion Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.