US Bridges

Steptoe Drive over Cid Canal

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Benton County, Washington · 0.7 MI North of Gage Blvd · Structure no. 086870000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steptoe Drive over Cid Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Steptoe Drive over Cid Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSteptoe Drive
CrossesCid Canal
Location0.7 MI North of Gage Blvd
RouteCity Street 1080
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.23664, -119.24426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2020)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steptoe Drive over Cid Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steptoe Drive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Steptoe Drive over Cid Canal carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steptoe Drive over Cid Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Steptoe Drive over Cid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.