US Bridges

80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.06 S Wide Hollow · Structure no. 084041000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries80th Ave. S.
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location00.06 S Wide Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 33810
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.58, -120.61333
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 80th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.