US Bridges

Tule Rd. over Dry Wash

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 1.83 SW Plank Rd. · Structure no. 086572000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tule Rd. over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying Tule Rd. over Dry Wash 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 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTule Rd.
CrossesDry Wash
Location1.83 SW Plank Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 73950
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.27773, -120.26396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2019)
Projected traffic84 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Tule Rd. over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Tule Rd. over Dry Wash 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Tule Rd. over Dry Wash carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tule Rd. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tule Rd. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.