US Bridges

Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.05 N.Of E.Zillah · Structure no. 080546000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYakima Valley HWY
CrossesS.V.I.D. Canal
Location00.05 N.Of E.Zillah
RouteCounty Highway 61120
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.40333, -120.24
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2023)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. 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 Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.