US Bridges

Gurley Road over Svid Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 00.10 W Dekker RD · Structure no. 085790000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurley Road over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gurley Road over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGurley Road
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.10 W Dekker RD
RouteCounty Highway 60230
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.375, -120.125
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic985 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

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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gurley Road over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurley Road over Svid 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 Gurley Road over Svid Canal carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gurley Road over Svid Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gurley Road over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.