US Bridges

Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.02 E Midvale RD · Structure no. 083214000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoladay Road
CrossesSulpher Creek Wasteway
Location00.02 E Midvale RD
RouteCounty Highway 61400
Coordinates46.25118, -120.02042
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Holaday Road over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.