US Bridges

Valley Mall Blvd. over Wide Hollow Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · .39 W of S 3rd · Structure no. 087997000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Mall Blvd. over Wide Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Valley Mall Blvd. over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Mall Blvd.
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location.39 W of S 3rd
RouteCity Street 1335
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.56428, -120.5176
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Mall Blvd. over Wide Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Mall Blvd. 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 Valley Mall Blvd. over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Valley Mall Blvd. over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Mall Blvd. over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.