US Bridges

Road over Cle Elum River

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · Near Campground Entrance · Structure no. 061703000011009

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Cle Elum River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Cle Elum River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesCle Elum River
LocationNear Campground Entrance
RouteFederal Lands Road 43160
Coordinates47.40306, -121.0975
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Cle Elum River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Cle Elum River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Cle Elum River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Cle Elum River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Cle Elum River?

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