US Bridges

Highland Road over Svid Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.16 E Dayton Road · Structure no. 083201000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Road over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Road over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHighland Road
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.16 E Dayton Road
RouteCity Street 5150
Coordinates46.25167, -119.87833
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Road over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Road over Svid 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Highland Road over Svid Canal carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highland Road over Svid Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Road over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.