US Bridges

Highland Dr. over Svid Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.13 W Blue Goose · Structure no. 087140000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Dr. over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Dr. over Svid Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland Dr.
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.13 W Blue Goose
RouteCounty Highway 67540
Coordinates46.43321, -120.30125
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2019)
Projected traffic779 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Dr. over Svid Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Dr. 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 Highland Dr. over Svid Canal carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highland Dr. over Svid Canal?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Dr. over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.