US Bridges

Mohar Road over Hiline Canal

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.58 W U Peoh Pt R · Structure no. 079982000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohar Road over Hiline Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mohar Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMohar Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.58 W U Peoh Pt R
RouteCounty Highway 22350
Coordinates47.16827, -120.95087
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2022)
Projected traffic638 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mohar Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mohar Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Mohar Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mohar Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.