US Bridges

N Wildwood RD over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 0.2 N W Wapato Road · Structure no. 087963000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Wildwood RD over Irrigation Canal is a steel culvert carrying N Wildwood RD over Irrigation Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesN Wildwood RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location0.2 N W Wapato Road
RouteCounty Highway 54670
Coordinates46.45086, -120.62832
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Wildwood RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Wildwood RD over Irrigation 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N Wildwood RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Wildwood RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Wildwood RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.