US Bridges

S. 16th Ave. over Bachelor Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.58 S. of Washington Ave · Structure no. 088248000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,515
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 16th Ave. over Bachelor Creek is a concrete slab carrying S. 16th Ave. over Bachelor 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 6,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,167 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 16th Ave.
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.58 S. of Washington Ave
RouteCity Street 4555
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.56331, -120.52821
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,515 (2023)
Projected traffic7,167 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 16th Ave. over Bachelor Creek built?

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

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

About 6,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. 16th Ave. over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S. 16th Ave. over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.