US Bridges

Old Naches Road over Wapatox Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.74 E Allan Road · Structure no. 079911000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Naches Road over Wapatox Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Naches Road over Wapatox Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Naches Road
CrossesWapatox Canal
Location00.74 E Allan Road
RouteCounty Highway 10050
Coordinates46.72431, -120.66924
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2021)
Projected traffic381 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Naches Road over Wapatox Canal built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Naches Road over Wapatox 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Naches Road over Wapatox Canal carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Naches Road over Wapatox Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Naches Road over Wapatox Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.