US Bridges

Harrah Rd. over Canal

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.49 N Branch Road · Structure no. 085454000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,531
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrah Rd. over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Harrah Rd. over Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrah Rd.
CrossesCanal
Location00.49 N Branch Road
RouteCity Street 53050
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.4125, -120.54417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,531 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Harrah Rd. over Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrah Rd. over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Harrah Rd. over Canal carry?

About 1,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harrah Rd. over Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harrah Rd. over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.