FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH 10TH AVENUE

Carrying SOUTH 10TH AVENUE over WIDE HOLLOW CREEK

00.04 S OF WHITMAN, Yakima, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH 10TH AVENUE

The SOUTH 10TH AVENUE bridge in Yakima, Washington carries SOUTH 10TH AVENUE over WIDE HOLLOW CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SOUTH 10TH AVENUE compares

▼ 24.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Washington bridges
565
Bridges in Yakima · 26 in Poor condition
SOUTH 10TH AVENUE 9.1 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.4
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
9.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084861000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

SOUTH 10TH AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SOUTH 10TH AVENUE against other structures in Yakima and across Washington. Washington bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH 10TH AVENUE?

SOUTH 10TH AVENUE in Yakima, Washington has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH 10TH AVENUE inspected?

SOUTH 10TH AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH 10TH AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH 10TH AVENUE?

SOUTH 10TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH 10TH AVENUE?

SOUTH 10TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH 10TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?

SOUTH 10TH AVENUE was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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