US Bridges

Rothrock Road over Roza Canal

Good

Benton County, Washington · 0.60 N Hanks RD · Structure no. 080811000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rothrock Road over Roza Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rothrock Road over Roza Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRothrock Road
CrossesRoza Canal
Location0.60 N Hanks RD
RouteCounty Highway 25300
Coordinates46.28072, -119.70387
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks24%
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

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 Rothrock Road over Roza Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rothrock Road over Roza 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 Rothrock Road over Roza Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rothrock Road over Roza Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rothrock Road over Roza Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.