US Bridges

Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.02 S. Ray Symmonds RD · Structure no. 083961000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,090
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee Canal is a concrete slab carrying Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSelah Rd. E.
CrossesSelah-Moxee Canal
Location00.02 S. Ray Symmonds RD
RouteCounty Highway 47000
Coordinates46.67416, -120.48115
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2022)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee 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 Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee Canal carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Selah Rd. E. over Selah-Moxee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.