US Bridges

Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.25 W Butterfield · Structure no. 082155000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Road
CrossesRoza Power Wasteway
Location00.25 W Butterfield
RouteCounty Highway 45100
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.61389, -120.4775
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Road over Roza Power Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.