Howard Road over Dry Creek
FairKittitas County, Washington · 00.18 N US 97 · Structure no. 080408000000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 186
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Road over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Howard Road over Dry Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 83 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.
It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Howard Road over Dry Creek 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 Howard Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Howard Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.