US Bridges

US 395 over Canal Drive

Fair

Benton County, Washington · 4.8 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0011324A0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Canal Drive is a concrete tee beam carrying US 395 over Canal Drive in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,090 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395
CrossesCanal Drive
Location4.8 N JCT I-82
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.21533, -119.1448
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,140 (2023)
Projected traffic31,090 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Canal Drive built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 over Canal Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 395 over Canal Drive carry?

About 25,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Canal Drive?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Canal Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.