US Bridges

Fordyce Rd. over Svid Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.07 N Hudson Rd. · Structure no. 087142000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordyce Rd. over Svid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fordyce Rd. 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFordyce Rd.
CrossesSvid Canal
Location00.07 N Hudson Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 64250
Coordinates46.361, -120.06194
Functional classRural Local

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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fordyce Rd. over Svid Canal built?

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

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

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fordyce Rd. over Svid Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fordyce Rd. over Svid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.