US Bridges

Wenas Rd. over Wenas Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.02 N Adobe Way · Structure no. 088525000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wenas Rd. over Wenas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wenas Rd. over Wenas Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,230 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWenas Rd.
CrossesWenas Creek
Location0.02 N Adobe Way
RouteCounty Highway 10210
Coordinates46.70844, -120.52061
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic7,230 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wenas Rd. over Wenas Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wenas Rd. over Wenas 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wenas Rd. over Wenas Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wenas Rd. over Wenas Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wenas Rd. over Wenas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.