US Bridges

SR 24 over Roza Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 8.8 E JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0012706A0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,386
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Roza Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Roza Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1984, 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.

It carries about 3,386 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,073 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesRoza Canal
Location8.8 E JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates46.54087, -120.31067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,386 (2023)
Projected traffic4,073 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Roza Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 24 over Roza 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Roza Canal carry?

About 3,386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Roza Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Roza Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.