US Bridges

3rd Ave over Wide Hollow Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.06 N Ahtanum Rd. · Structure no. 087036000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,673
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave over Wide Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 3rd Ave over Wide Hollow Creek 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 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 5,673 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3rd Ave
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location0.06 N Ahtanum Rd.
RouteCity Street 3725
Coordinates46.55889, -120.50956
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,673 (2023)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave over Wide Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is 3rd Ave over Wide Hollow 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 3rd Ave over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 5,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.