US Bridges

Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal

FairPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · 00.12 East of Roza Dr. · Structure no. 087103000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchooley Rd.
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.12 East of Roza Dr.
RouteCity Street 66950
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.40911, -120.25957
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2019)
Projected traffic222 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Schooley Rd. over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.