US Bridges

Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.34 So Evans Road · Structure no. 082570000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash is a concrete channel beam carrying Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWesley Rd.
CrossesDry Wash
Location00.34 So Evans Road
RouteCounty Highway 55350
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.42833, -120.75333
Functional classRural 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Rd. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.