US Bridges

Factory Road over Black Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.16 E Ferson Road · Structure no. 083811000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,075
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Road over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Factory Road over Black Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFactory Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location00.16 E Ferson Road
RouteCounty Highway 62500
Coordinates46.31667, -119.94
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Factory Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory Road over Black Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Factory Road over Black Creek carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Factory Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.