South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYakima County, Washington · 00.04 S of Whitman · Structure no. 084861000000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South 10th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.