Ashue Rd. over Wapato Canal
GoodYakima County, Washington · 01.00 S W Wapato RD · Structure no. 082726000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 738
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashue Rd. over Wapato Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Ashue Rd. over Wapato Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 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 Ashue Rd. over Wapato Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ashue Rd. 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ashue Rd. over Wapato Canal carry?
About 738 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ashue Rd. over Wapato Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ashue Rd. over Wapato Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.