Higgins Lane over Wapato Canal
GoodPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 1.0 MI S W Wapato RD · Structure no. 082036000000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higgins Lane over Wapato Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Higgins Lane over Wapato Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Higgins Lane over Wapato Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Higgins Lane over Wapato 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Higgins Lane over Wapato Canal carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Higgins Lane over Wapato 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 Higgins Lane over Wapato Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.