US Bridges

St.Hilaire Road over Roza Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.11 S of East Duffield · Structure no. 084320000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
567
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St.Hilaire Road over Roza Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St.Hilaire Road over Roza Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSt.Hilaire Road
CrossesRoza Canal
Location00.11 S of East Duffield
RouteCounty Highway 41750
Coordinates46.56822, -120.36144
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2023)
Projected traffic583 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St.Hilaire Road over Roza Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is St.Hilaire Road over Roza 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does St.Hilaire Road over Roza Canal carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is St.Hilaire Road over Roza Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns St.Hilaire Road over Roza Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.