US Bridges

Sunnyside Avenue over Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.01 N. Crescent · Structure no. 089137000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Avenue over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunnyside Avenue over Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside Avenue
CrossesCanal
Location00.01 N. Crescent
RouteCity Street 4
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.32269, -120.01944
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2020)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnyside Avenue over Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Avenue over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Avenue over Canal carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Avenue over Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Avenue over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.