US Bridges

Longfibre Road over Wide Hollow Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.20 S of W Ahtanum RD · Structure no. 088933000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longfibre Road over Wide Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longfibre Road over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLongfibre Road
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location0.20 S of W Ahtanum RD
RouteCity Street 45610
Coordinates46.55478, -120.49638
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 inspectionJune 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longfibre Road over Wide Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longfibre Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Longfibre Road over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Longfibre Road over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Longfibre Road over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.