Lynch Lane over Ahtanum Creek
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.56 S Rutherford · Structure no. 082335000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lynch Lane over Ahtanum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lynch Lane over Ahtanum Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynch Lane over Ahtanum Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lynch Lane over Ahtanum 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Lynch Lane over Ahtanum Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lynch Lane over Ahtanum Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lynch Lane over Ahtanum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.