US Bridges

Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.04 N Fraley Road · Structure no. 084779000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,903
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash is a concrete channel beam carrying Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,903 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,950 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeyers Rd. N.
CrossesDry Wash
Location00.04 N Fraley Road
RouteCounty Highway 70410
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.3933, -120.28772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,903 (2023)
Projected traffic6,950 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash carry?

About 6,903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meyers Rd. N. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.