Lateral B Rd. over Usis Canal
FairYakima County, Washington · 00.01 S Lateral 1 · Structure no. 079765000000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lateral B Rd. over Usis Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Lateral B Rd. over Usis Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lateral B Rd. over Usis Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lateral B Rd. over Usis 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lateral B Rd. over Usis Canal carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lateral B Rd. over Usis Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lateral B Rd. over Usis Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.