Pioneer Way over Cowiche Creek
GoodYakima County, Washington · .04 South of Cowiche Mill · Structure no. 088700000000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer Way over Cowiche Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pioneer Way over Cowiche Creek 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pioneer Way over Cowiche Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pioneer Way over Cowiche 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Pioneer Way over Cowiche Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pioneer Way over Cowiche Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer Way over Cowiche Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.