Road over Gold Creek
PoorKittitas County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060505000001553
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Gold Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Gold Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Gold Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Gold Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Gold Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Road over Gold Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Gold Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.