US Bridges

Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.49 W Thompson RD · Structure no. 084227000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned is a concrete channel beam carrying Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCowiche Mill Road
CrossesCanal - Abandoned
Location00.49 W Thompson RD
RouteCounty Highway 24440
Coordinates46.66, -120.75
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic281 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cowiche Mill Road over Canal - Abandoned?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.