US Bridges

Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.06 SE Parker Hts · Structure no. 083723000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYakima Valley HWY
CrossesS.V.I.D. Canal
Location00.06 SE Parker Hts
RouteCounty Highway 61120
Coordinates46.49388, -120.42552
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2023)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. 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 Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Yakima Valley HWY over S.V.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.