US Bridges

Powerhouse Road over Naches River

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 500 West of S. Naches RD · Structure no. 087725000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerhouse Road over Naches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powerhouse Road over Naches River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,904 by 2041. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPowerhouse Road
CrossesNaches River
Location500 West of S. Naches RD
RouteCounty Highway 10020
Coordinates46.63234, -120.58731
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2021)
Projected traffic2,904 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powerhouse Road over Naches River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powerhouse Road over Naches River 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 Powerhouse Road over Naches River carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Powerhouse Road over Naches River?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Powerhouse Road over Naches River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.