Hess Road over Chandler Canal
FairBenton County, Washington · 00.93 E Oieh · Structure no. 083765000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 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 1953 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Hess Road over Chandler Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Hess Road over Chandler Canal carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hess Road over Chandler Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Hess Road over Chandler Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.