US Bridges

Factory Road over Svid Canal

GoodPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.41 W Bethany RD · Structure no. 083661000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Road over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Factory Road over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFactory Road
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.41 W Bethany RD
RouteCounty Highway 62500
Coordinates46.31667, -119.93333
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Factory Road over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Factory Road over Svid Canal carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Factory Road over Svid Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Road over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.