US Bridges

Highland Drive over Roza Canal

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.17 E Lucy Lane · Structure no. 082265000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Drive over Roza Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Drive over Roza Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Drive
CrossesRoza Canal
Location00.17 E Lucy Lane
RouteCounty Highway 67540
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.43307, -120.22667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Drive over Roza Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Drive over Roza 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Highland Drive over Roza Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highland Drive over Roza Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Drive over Roza Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.