US Bridges

40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.09 So Logan Ave · Structure no. 084586000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries40th Ave. S.
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location00.09 So Logan Ave
RouteCity Street 35270
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.57833, -120.56167
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Ave. S. over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.