US Bridges

Euclid Road E. over Yakima River

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.38 S Robinson RD · Structure no. 084655000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
510 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Road E. over Yakima River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Euclid Road E. over Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2041. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesEuclid Road E.
CrossesYakima River
Location00.38 S Robinson RD
RouteCounty Highway 60000
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.21573, -119.91715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$18.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Euclid Road E. over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid Road E. over Yakima River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Euclid Road E. over Yakima River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Road E. over Yakima River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Road E. over Yakima River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.