US Bridges

Roza Hill Drive over Roza Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.03 W. of Panorama Dr. · Structure no. 087040000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,470
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roza Hill Drive over Roza Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Roza Hill Drive over Roza 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 6,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,012 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoza Hill Drive
CrossesRoza Canal
Location00.03 W. of Panorama Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 44000
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.60648, -120.44078
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2019)
Projected traffic7,012 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roza Hill Drive over Roza Canal built?

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

What condition is Roza Hill Drive over Roza 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 Roza Hill Drive over Roza Canal carry?

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roza Hill Drive over Roza Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Roza Hill Drive over Roza Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.