US Bridges

SR 241 over Rosa Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0010478B0000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,014
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Rosa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 241 over Rosa Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,549 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesRosa Canal
Location5.2 N JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 241
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.37855, -119.96752
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2023)
Projected traffic2,549 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 241 over Rosa Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Rosa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 241 over Rosa Canal carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Rosa Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Rosa Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.