US Bridges

Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.27 N Schuster RD · Structure no. 084473000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
823
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIndian Church-Irri
CrossesToppenish Creek
Location00.27 N Schuster RD
RouteCounty Highway 70310
Coordinates46.31333, -120.19833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish Creek carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Church-Irri over Toppenish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.