US Bridges

Fairview Road over Hiline Canal

FairPosted for load

Kittitas County, Washington · 01.18 N Rader RD · Structure no. 079902000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Hiline Canal is a concrete slab carrying Fairview Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location01.18 N Rader RD
RouteCounty Highway 63500
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.0768, -120.43517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Fairview Road over Hiline Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.