Hess Road over Chandler Canal
GoodBenton County, Washington · 00.10 S Oieh · Structure no. 083591000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 228
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hess Road over Chandler Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hess Road over Chandler Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 73 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hess Road over Chandler Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Hess Road over Chandler 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Hess Road over Chandler Canal carry?
About 228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hess Road over Chandler Canal?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hess Road over Chandler Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.