US Bridges

Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 11.0 E JCT SR 970 · Structure no. 0007633B0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2036. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTaneum Creek RD
CrossesI-90 Taneum CR Culvert
Location11.0 E JCT SR 970
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.08566, -120.74189
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2002)
Projected traffic224 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Taneum Creek RD over I-90 Taneum CR Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.