Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek
FairYakima County, Washington · 00.12 N of Stein RD · Structure no. 083425000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,512
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek 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 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 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.