Van Belle Rd. over Snipes Canal
GoodYakima County, Washington · 00.01 E. of Nichols Rd. · Structure no. 086756000000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,760
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Belle Rd. over Snipes Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Van Belle Rd. over Snipes 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 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Belle Rd. over Snipes Canal built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Belle Rd. over Snipes 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 Van Belle Rd. over Snipes Canal carry?
About 1,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Van Belle Rd. over Snipes Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Van Belle Rd. over Snipes Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.