US Bridges

Jensen Rd. over Drain

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.01 W Mckinley RD · Structure no. 083097000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen Rd. over Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Jensen Rd. over Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJensen Rd.
CrossesDrain
Location00.01 W Mckinley RD
RouteCounty Highway 51320
Coordinates46.33167, -120.39667
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jensen Rd. over Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jensen Rd. over 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 Jensen Rd. over Drain carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jensen Rd. over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen Rd. over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.