US Bridges

Branch Rd. over Canal - Main

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.13 E Batali Road · Structure no. 083714000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Rd. over Canal - Main is a concrete channel beam carrying Branch Rd. over Canal - Main in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch Rd.
CrossesCanal - Main
Location00.13 E Batali Road
RouteCounty Highway 50100
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.40446, -120.56262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branch Rd. over Canal - Main built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch Rd. over Canal - Main 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Branch Rd. over Canal - Main carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Branch Rd. over Canal - Main?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Branch Rd. over Canal - Main?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.