US Bridges

Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.02 W of SR 241 · Structure no. 083912000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,895
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdison Rd. E.
CrossesSulpher Creek Wasteway
Location00.02 W of SR 241
RouteCity Street 62700
Coordinates46.32442, -119.97891
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2019)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edison Rd. E. over Sulpher Creek Wasteway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.