US Bridges

Satus Rd. W. over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.10 E Spencer RD · Structure no. 081872000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satus Rd. W. over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Satus Rd. W. over Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSatus Rd. W.
CrossesCreek
Location00.10 E Spencer RD
RouteCounty Highway 73500
Coordinates46.27, -120.17167
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satus Rd. W. over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Satus Rd. W. over 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 February 2023.

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

About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Satus Rd. W. over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Satus Rd. W. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.