US Bridges

W Washington Ave over Wide Hollow Creek

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Yakima County, Washington · 00.10 W S 16th Ave · Structure no. 085607000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Washington Ave over Wide Hollow Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying W Washington Ave 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Washington Ave
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location00.10 W S 16th Ave
RouteCity Street 48300
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.57, -120.53333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Washington Ave over Wide Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is W Washington Ave over Wide Hollow 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does W Washington Ave over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Washington Ave over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns W Washington Ave over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.