US Bridges

Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3

PoorPosted for load

Yakima County, Washington · Nr Parker Heights Wa · Structure no. 13RID-WW3

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesFarm Access
CrossesRoza Id Wasteway No 3
LocationNr Parker Heights Wa
Coordinates46.46256, -120.36714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Access over Roza Id Wasteway No 3?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.