US Bridges

Clodfelter Road over Kid Canal

Good

Benton County, Washington · 0.29 MI S of Leslie Road · Structure no. 081453000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,016
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clodfelter Road over Kid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clodfelter 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 2,016 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesClodfelter Road
CrossesKid Canal
Location0.29 MI S of Leslie Road
RouteCounty Highway 44110
Coordinates46.18931, -119.25559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,016 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2038
Trucks40%
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 Clodfelter Road over Kid Canal built?

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

What condition is Clodfelter 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 Clodfelter Road over Kid Canal carry?

About 2,016 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Clodfelter Road over Kid Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clodfelter Road over Kid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.