US Bridges

West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.30 W Thorp Cem R · Structure no. 080318000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWest Taneum Road
CrossesHiline Spillway
Location00.30 W Thorp Cem R
RouteCounty Highway 56770
Coordinates47.08671, -120.75006
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic371 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Taneum Road over Hiline Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.