US Bridges

Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.34 W Meyers Road · Structure no. 083095000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Rd.
CrossesDrain
Location00.34 W Meyers Road
RouteCounty Highway 74600
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.33863, -120.30094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford Rd. over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.