US Bridges

Cheyne Rd. over Svid Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.42 S. of Highland Dr. · Structure no. 086568000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,522
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyne Rd. over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheyne Rd. over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCheyne Rd.
CrossesSvid Canal
Location0.42 S. of Highland Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 67450
Coordinates46.42667, -120.27167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,522 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheyne Rd. over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyne Rd. over Svid 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 Cheyne Rd. over Svid Canal carry?

About 1,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cheyne Rd. over Svid Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyne Rd. over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.