US Bridges

Evans Rd. over Irrigation Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.33 W of Weber · Structure no. 081943000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Rd. over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Evans Rd. over Irrigation Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEvans Rd.
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location00.33 W of Weber
RouteCounty Highway 53200
Coordinates46.43357, -120.67731
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2019)
Projected traffic315 by 2039
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 Evans Rd. over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Rd. over Irrigation 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 Evans Rd. over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evans Rd. over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Rd. over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.