US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over Granger Canal

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.24 S of Gap Road · Structure no. 083485000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over Granger Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cherry Hill Road over Granger Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesGranger Canal
Location00.24 S of Gap Road
RouteCounty Highway 63340
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.33333, -120.16333
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill Road over Granger Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over Granger 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill Road over Granger Canal carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over Granger Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Granger Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.