US Bridges

Glade Road over Glade Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.03 N Naught Road · Structure no. 085777000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade Road over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Glade Road over Glade Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesGlade Road
CrossesGlade Creek
Location00.03 N Naught Road
RouteCounty Highway 70010
Coordinates46.06833, -120.20667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2019)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glade Road over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glade Road over Glade 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 Glade Road over Glade Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glade Road over Glade Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Glade Road over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.