US Bridges

Scoon Road over Svid Canal

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.35 S Arrowsmith · Structure no. 081551000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scoon Road over Svid Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Scoon Road over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScoon Road
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.35 S Arrowsmith
RouteCounty Highway 64750
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.355, -120.02
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2023)
Projected traffic2,940 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scoon Road over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scoon Road over Svid 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 Scoon Road over Svid Canal carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scoon Road over Svid Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scoon Road over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.