US Bridges

Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.51 W of Co.Line · Structure no. 083270000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,199
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 9,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesYakima Valley HWY
CrossesS.V.I.D. Canal
Location00.51 W of Co.Line
RouteCity Street 5150
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.255, -119.88667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,199 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal carry?

About 9,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.