US Bridges

SR 224 over Columbia Canal

Good

Benton County, Washington · 7.9 E JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0014085B0000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,465
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 224 over Columbia Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 224 over Columbia Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,885 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 224
CrossesColumbia Canal
Location7.9 E JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 224
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.30069, -119.34856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,465 (2023)
Projected traffic12,885 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$973,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 224 over Columbia Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 224 over Columbia Canal 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does SR 224 over Columbia Canal carry?

About 9,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 224 over Columbia Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 224 over Columbia Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.