US Bridges

Evans Rd. over Wapato Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.12 W N Harrah RD · Structure no. 081903000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Rd. over Wapato Canal is a steel culvert carrying Evans Rd. over Wapato Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Rd.
CrossesWapato Canal
Location00.12 W N Harrah RD
RouteCounty Highway 53200
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.43352, -120.54632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic470 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans Rd. over Wapato Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Rd. over Wapato 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Evans Rd. over Wapato Canal carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evans Rd. over Wapato Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Rd. over Wapato Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.