US Bridges

Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad

Good

Yakima County, Washington · .35 MI W of 5th. St. · Structure no. 087042000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Mall Blvd.
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location.35 MI W of 5th. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.56316, -120.49069
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$25.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad 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 Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Mall Blvd. over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.