US Bridges

Washout Road over Svid Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.01 S Continental · Structure no. 081579000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washout Road over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washout Road over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashout Road
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.01 S Continental
RouteCounty Highway 64900
Coordinates46.35667, -119.99833
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2020)
Projected traffic1,025 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washout Road over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washout 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 Washout Road over Svid Canal carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washout Road over Svid Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Washout Road over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.