US Bridges

Hudson Road over Drain

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.48 East of N. Outlook · Structure no. 087603000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Road over Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hudson Road over Drain in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHudson Road
CrossesDrain
Location00.48 East of N. Outlook
RouteCounty Highway 63540
Coordinates46.36, -120.08167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Road over Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Road over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Road over Drain carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Road over Drain?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Road over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.