Yakima Valley HWY over Snipes Canal
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.19 E West S.Side · Structure no. 083866000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yakima Valley HWY over Snipes Canal is a concrete slab carrying Yakima Valley HWY over Snipes Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,065 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Yakima Valley HWY over Snipes Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yakima Valley HWY 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 Yakima Valley HWY over Snipes Canal carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Yakima Valley HWY over Snipes Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Yakima Valley HWY over Snipes Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.