US Bridges

Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.22 E of SR 241 · Structure no. 082153000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway is a concrete channel beam carrying Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2042. 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).

CarriesVan Belle Road
CrossesRoza Spillway
Location00.22 E of SR 241
RouteCounty Highway 65200
Coordinates46.345, -119.97167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
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 (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2022)
Projected traffic567 by 2042
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 Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway?

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 Van Belle Road over Roza Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.