Lester Road over Snipes Canal
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.01 N Snipes Canl · Structure no. 083611000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lester Road over Snipes Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Lester Road over Snipes Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1958, 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lester Road over Snipes Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lester Road over Snipes 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Lester Road over Snipes Canal carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lester Road over Snipes Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lester Road over Snipes Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.