US Bridges

White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.18 S. of Findley · Structure no. 086378000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
764
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhite Swan Rd. N.
CrossesSimcoe Creek
Location0.18 S. of Findley
RouteCounty Highway 50110
Coordinates46.39438, -120.72831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2020)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns White Swan Rd. N. over Simcoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.