US Bridges

Ely Street over Kid Canal

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Washington · 00.07 S 36th Ave · Structure no. 085205000000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,957
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ely Street over Kid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ely Street over Kid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,957 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,331 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEly Street
CrossesKid Canal
Location00.07 S 36th Ave
RouteCity Street 610
Coordinates46.17333, -119.155
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,957 (2021)
Projected traffic6,331 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Ely Street over Kid Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ely Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ely Street over Kid Canal carry?

About 3,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ely Street over Kid Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ely Street over Kid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.