US Bridges

Lat a Rd. over Marion Drain

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.02 N Mariondrain · Structure no. 082435000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lat a Rd. over Marion Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lat a Rd. 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLat a Rd.
CrossesMarion Drain
Location00.02 N Mariondrain
RouteCounty Highway 50380
Coordinates46.33833, -120.48
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lat a Rd. over Marion Drain built?

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

What condition is Lat a Rd. 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 Lat a Rd. over Marion Drain carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lat a Rd. over Marion Drain?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lat a Rd. over Marion Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.