US 97 over Swauk Creek
GoodKittitas County, Washington · 10.1 N JCT SR 970 · Structure no. 0019323A0000000
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,941
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 97 over Swauk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 over Swauk Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,941 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,532 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 97 over Swauk Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 97 over Swauk Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 97 over Swauk Creek carry?
About 5,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 97 over Swauk Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 97 over Swauk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.