West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. Canal
PoorPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 00.06 N Yak Val HWY · Structure no. 084808000000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. Canal built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. Canal?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Parker Height over S.V.I.D. Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.