US Bridges

SR 10 over Swauk CR

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 7.3 E JCT SR 970 · Structure no. 0001403B0000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Swauk CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 10 over Swauk CR in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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.

It carries about 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,914 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesSwauk CR
Location7.3 E JCT SR 970
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates47.12444, -120.73811
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,512 (2023)
Projected traffic1,914 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Swauk CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Swauk CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Swauk CR carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Swauk CR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Swauk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.