US Bridges

Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.01 E Lateral C · Structure no. 084884000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLat 1 Rd.
CrossesUsis Main Canal
Location00.01 E Lateral C
RouteCounty Highway 51720
Coordinates46.47667, -120.52167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2023)
Projected traffic695 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main Canal carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lat 1 Rd. over Usis Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.