No. 81 Road over Cooke Creek
GoodPosted for loadKittitas County, Washington · 0.35 N Kittitas HWY · Structure no. 079660000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,018
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
No. 81 Road over Cooke Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No. 81 Road over Cooke Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,697 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was No. 81 Road over Cooke Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is No. 81 Road over Cooke 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does No. 81 Road over Cooke Creek carry?
About 1,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is No. 81 Road over Cooke Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns No. 81 Road over Cooke Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.