Simmons Road over Wapatox Canal
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.02 S Cleman DR · Structure no. 080111000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simmons Road over Wapatox Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Road over Wapatox Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Simmons Road over Wapatox Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simmons 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Simmons Road over Wapatox Canal carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Simmons Road over Wapatox Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Road over Wapatox Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.