Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal
PoorYakima County, Washington · 00.28 E East Selah · Structure no. 084356000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ray Symmonds Road over Selah-Moxee Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.