Lateral a Rd. over Drain
FairPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.49 S Branch Road · Structure no. 084269000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,805
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lateral a Rd. over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lateral a Rd. over Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lateral a Rd. over Drain built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lateral a Rd. over 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Lateral a Rd. over Drain carry?
About 1,805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lateral a Rd. over Drain?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lateral a Rd. over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.