US Bridges

Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.59 N Fraley Road · Structure no. 088945000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
620 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2041. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMeyers Rd. N.
CrossesYakima River
Location00.59 N Fraley Road
RouteCounty Highway 70410
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.4, -120.28
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2021)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$22.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River built?

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

What condition is Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Meyers Rd. N. over Yakima River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.