US Bridges

Road over Coal Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 1.4 MI S of I-90/9060 JCT · Structure no. 060505000001554

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Coal Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1.4 MI S of I-90/9060 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 48320
Coordinates47.3934, -121.38921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1995)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Coal 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Coal Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Road over Coal Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.