Wapato Road South over Marion Drain
FairYakima County, Washington · 00.01 N Mariondrain · Structure no. 083446000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wapato Road South over Marion Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wapato Road South 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 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wapato Road South over Marion Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wapato Road South over Marion Drain 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wapato Road South over Marion Drain carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wapato Road South 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 Wapato Road South over Marion Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.