US Bridges

Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.28 N Fraley RD · Structure no. 088944000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,050
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMeyers RD N
CrossesYakima River Branch
Location0.28 N Fraley RD
RouteCounty Highway 70410
Coordinates46.39562, -120.2842
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2019)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Meyers RD N over Yakima River Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.