US Bridges

Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · .48 E Konnowac Pass Road · Structure no. 088798000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,472
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,742 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYakima Valley HWY
CrossesOverflow Canal
Location.48 E Konnowac Pass Road
RouteCounty Highway 61120
Coordinates46.46079, -120.36884
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,472 (2021)
Projected traffic3,742 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow Canal carry?

About 3,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Yakima Valley HWY over Overflow Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.