US Bridges

Badger Canyon Road over Kid Canal

Good

Benton County, Washington · 0.30 W Badger Road · Structure no. 080689000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger Canyon Road over Kid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Badger Canyon Road over Kid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesBadger Canyon Road
CrossesKid Canal
Location0.30 W Badger Road
RouteCounty Highway 19910
Coordinates46.19835, -119.36585
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Badger Canyon Road over Kid Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger Canyon Road over Kid 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 2024.

How much traffic does Badger Canyon Road over Kid Canal carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Badger Canyon Road over Kid Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Badger Canyon Road over Kid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.