US Bridges

38th Avenue over Cid Canal

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Washington · JCT 38th & Broadview · Structure no. 085043000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,485
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Avenue over Cid Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying 38th Avenue over Cid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries38th Avenue
CrossesCid Canal
LocationJCT 38th & Broadview
RouteCity Street 1425
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.29066, -119.33722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2018)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38th Avenue over Cid Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th Avenue over Cid 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 38th Avenue over Cid Canal carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 38th Avenue over Cid Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 38th Avenue over Cid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.