US Bridges

Wapato Road West over Usis Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.50 E No Harrah · Structure no. 081334000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapato Road West over Usis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wapato Road West over Usis 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,140 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWapato Road West
CrossesUsis Canal
Location00.50 E No Harrah
RouteCounty Highway 50140
Coordinates46.44833, -120.53167
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2023)
Projected traffic4,140 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wapato Road West over Usis Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapato Road West over Usis 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wapato Road West over Usis Canal carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wapato Road West over Usis Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wapato Road West over Usis Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.