US Bridges

S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.01 S SW Crescent · Structure no. 086291000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,670
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. First ST
CrossesSnipes Mtn Lateral Canal
Location0.01 S SW Crescent
RouteCity Street 2
Coordinates46.31833, -120.02167
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2019)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S. First ST over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.