Barkes Rd. over Usis Canal
GoodPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.14 S W Wapato RD · Structure no. 081597000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 401
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barkes Rd. over Usis Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Barkes Rd. over Usis Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barkes Rd. over Usis Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barkes Rd. 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 Barkes Rd. over Usis Canal carry?
About 401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barkes Rd. over Usis Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Barkes Rd. over Usis Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.