Old Naches over Wapatox Canal
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.79 W Cleman DR · Structure no. 084226000000000
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Naches over Wapatox Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Naches over Wapatox Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Naches over Wapatox Canal built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Naches over Wapatox 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Old Naches over Wapatox Canal carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Naches over Wapatox Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Naches over Wapatox Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.