Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek
PoorPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 80 East of Main St. · Structure no. 087106000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Union Gap Shop Rd. over Wide Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.