US Bridges

Dekker Rd. over Svid Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.02 N. of Old Gurley · Structure no. 086755000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,315
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dekker Rd. over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekker Rd. over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDekker Rd.
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.02 N. of Old Gurley
RouteCounty Highway 66370
Coordinates46.37426, -120.12549
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dekker Rd. over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dekker Rd. over Svid Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dekker Rd. over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.