Road over Cle Elum
FairKittitas County, Washington · 17.6 MI North of Cle · Structure no. 061703000001472
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Cle Elum is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Cle Elum in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cle Elum built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Cle Elum in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Cle Elum carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Road over Cle Elum?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Cle Elum?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.