US Bridges

Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 01.29 N&e of SR-410 · Structure no. 084877000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNaches Highway Old
CrossesNaches-Selah Canal
Location01.29 N&e of SR-410
RouteCounty Highway 15650
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.74936, -120.76383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal built?

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

What condition is Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Naches Highway Old over Naches-Selah Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.