US Bridges

SR 10 over Abandoned Cascade RR

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 7.4 E JCT SR 970 · Structure no. 0003180A0000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Abandoned Cascade RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Abandoned Cascade RR in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesAbandoned Cascade RR
Location7.4 E JCT SR 970
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates47.12439, -120.73622
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Abandoned Cascade RR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Abandoned Cascade RR 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 Abandoned Cascade RR carry?

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

How long is SR 10 over Abandoned Cascade RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Abandoned Cascade RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.