US Bridges

Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · Coordinates GS038745 · Structure no. DAPNSAYAK000004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs is a steel culvert carrying Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBadger Pocket Rd.
CrossesSelah Springs
LocationCoordinates GS038745
Coordinates46.693, -120.3343
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Badger Pocket Rd. over Selah Springs?

It is owned by the Army.