US Bridges

Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 03.10 W Sunset Way · Structure no. 084534000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCowiche Mill Rd.
CrossesCowiche Creek
Location03.10 W Sunset Way
RouteCounty Highway 24440
Coordinates46.665, -120.82667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cowiche Mill Rd. over Cowiche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.