US Bridges

SR 241 over Yakima River

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 1.3 N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 083362000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,665
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Yakima River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 241 over Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,665 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,503 by 2039. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 241
CrossesYakima River
Location1.3 N JCT SR 22
RouteState Highway 241
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.23083, -119.99947
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,665 (2023)
Projected traffic6,503 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 241 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Yakima River 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 241 over Yakima River carry?

About 5,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Yakima River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.