US Bridges

Mcbee Road over Kid Canal

Good

Benton County, Washington · 00.25 SW Weber Can. · Structure no. 084030000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbee Road over Kid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcbee Road over Kid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMcbee Road
CrossesKid Canal
Location00.25 SW Weber Can.
RouteCounty Highway 18650
Coordinates46.24186, -119.48134
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Mcbee Road over Kid Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcbee 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 Mcbee Road over Kid Canal carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Mcbee Road over Kid Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbee Road over Kid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.