US Bridges

Fletcher Lane over Wenas Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.16 S Wenas Road · Structure no. 084345000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Lane over Wenas Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fletcher Lane over Wenas Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFletcher Lane
CrossesWenas Creek
Location00.16 S Wenas Road
RouteCounty Highway 14950
Coordinates46.745, -120.60333
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Lane over Wenas Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Lane over Wenas 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Fletcher Lane over Wenas Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Lane over Wenas Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Lane over Wenas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.