US Bridges

Indian Church IRR over Marion Drain

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.01 S SR 223 · Structure no. 083799000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Church IRR over Marion Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Indian Church IRR over Marion Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIndian Church IRR
CrossesMarion Drain
Location00.01 S SR 223
RouteCounty Highway 70310
Coordinates46.3306, -120.1998
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2021)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Church IRR over Marion Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Church IRR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Church IRR over Marion Drain carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Church IRR over Marion Drain?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Church IRR over Marion Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.