US Bridges

N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd

Good

Yakima County, Washington · .09 MI W of First · Structure no. 088691000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Front Street
CrossesW. Mlk Jr. Blvd
Location.09 MI W of First
RouteCity Street 4694
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.60441, -120.50879
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd 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 N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N. Front Street over W. Mlk Jr. Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.