US Bridges

Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.16 N Pumphouse · Structure no. 083399000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTecumseh Rd.
CrossesCanal - Highline Pump
Location00.16 N Pumphouse
RouteCounty Highway 50150
Coordinates46.32, -120.62667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tecumseh Rd. over Canal - Highline Pump?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.