US Bridges

So 24th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek

Poor

Yakima County, Washington · 00.16 N Washington · Structure no. 085600000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

So 24th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying So 24th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSo 24th Avenue
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location00.16 N Washington
RouteCity Street 3575
Coordinates46.57333, -120.54167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So 24th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is So 24th 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 So 24th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is So 24th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns So 24th Avenue over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.