US Bridges

SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5

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Yakima County, Washington · 2.2 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 002000300000000

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5 is a concrete slab carrying SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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.

It carries about 3,426 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,294 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesWastewater Canal No 5
Location2.2 N JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 241
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.33803, -119.97906
Functional classRural Major 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 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,426 (2023)
Projected traffic4,294 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5 built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5 carry?

About 3,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Wastewater Canal No 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.