US Bridges

Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 01.15 W Cow Can LN · Structure no. 082219000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCowiche Canyon RD
CrossesCowiche Creek
Location01.15 W Cow Can LN
RouteCounty Highway 23900
Coordinates46.62203, -120.61451
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cowiche Canyon RD over Cowiche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.