US Bridges

S. 16th Ave. over Wide Hollow Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.16 MI S of Washington · Structure no. 087998000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 16th Ave. over Wide Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. 16th Ave. over Wide Hollow Creek 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 16th Ave.
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location0.16 MI S of Washington
RouteCity Street 3049
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.56833, -120.53
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 16th Ave. over Wide Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is S. 16th Ave. 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 S. 16th Ave. over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. 16th Ave. over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns S. 16th Ave. over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.