US Bridges

96th Ave. N. over Relocated Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.59 N Wide Hollow · Structure no. 086754000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Ave. N. over Relocated Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 96th Ave. N. over Relocated Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries96th Ave. N.
CrossesRelocated Creek
Location00.59 N Wide Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 32360
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.59055, -120.63582
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th Ave. N. over Relocated Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Ave. N. over Relocated 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 96th Ave. N. over Relocated Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 96th Ave. N. over Relocated Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns 96th Ave. N. over Relocated Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.