US Bridges

Old Goldendale RD over Marion Drain

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.01 N Mariondrain · Structure no. 083330000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Goldendale RD over Marion Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Goldendale RD over Marion Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Goldendale RD
CrossesMarion Drain
Location00.01 N Mariondrain
RouteCounty Highway 50850
Coordinates46.325, -120.38
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Goldendale RD over Marion Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Goldendale 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Goldendale RD over Marion Drain carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Goldendale RD over Marion Drain?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Goldendale RD over Marion Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.