US Bridges

Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 0.07 SW of Yvh · Structure no. 086510000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2041. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Bridge RD
CrossesYakima River
Location0.07 SW of Yvh
RouteCounty Highway 50500
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.506, -120.45403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$14.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Bridge RD over Yakima River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.