Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.01 SW Barber RD · Structure no. 084673000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Canyon over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.