US Bridges

Cemetary Road over Svid Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.49 N Van Belle · Structure no. 081569000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary Road over Svid Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Cemetary Road over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCemetary Road
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.49 N Van Belle
RouteCounty Highway 64770
Coordinates46.35333, -120.00833
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetary Road over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetary Road over Svid 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Cemetary Road over Svid Canal carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cemetary Road over Svid Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetary Road over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.