Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur Creek Wasteway
FairPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.07 SE of Factory · Structure no. 084150000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur Creek Wasteway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur Creek Wasteway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur Creek Wasteway built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur 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 Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur Creek Wasteway carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur Creek Wasteway?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Yakima Valley HWY over Sulphur Creek Wasteway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.