US Bridges

Weber Rd. over Canal

PoorPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.28 N of Evans RD · Structure no. 081684000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weber Rd. over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Weber Rd. over Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWeber Rd.
CrossesCanal
Location00.28 N of Evans RD
RouteCounty Highway 55930
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.43833, -120.67
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic50 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weber Rd. over Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weber Rd. over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Weber Rd. over Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weber Rd. over Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Weber Rd. over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.