US Bridges

Santa Roza Drive over Roza Canal

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.02 S Terrace Hts · Structure no. 082926000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Roza Drive over Roza Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Roza Drive over Roza Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Roza Drive
CrossesRoza Canal
Location00.02 S Terrace Hts
RouteCounty Highway 43530
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.60222, -120.42936
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2019)
Projected traffic740 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Roza Drive over Roza Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Roza 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Roza Drive over Roza Canal carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Roza Drive over Roza Canal?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Roza Drive over Roza Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.