US Bridges

19th Avenue over Cid Canal

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Washington · .40 W Washington · Structure no. 085171000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,601
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Avenue over Cid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Avenue over Cid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,162 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries19th Avenue
CrossesCid Canal
Location.40 W Washington
RouteCity Street 610
Coordinates46.18833, -119.11833
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2021)
Projected traffic4,162 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Avenue over Cid Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 19th Avenue over Cid 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 19th Avenue over Cid Canal carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19th Avenue over Cid Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Avenue over Cid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.