Third Avenue over Town Ditch
GoodKittitas County, Washington · 00.29 E Pfenning RD · Structure no. 080415000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 631
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Avenue over Town Ditch is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Avenue over Town Ditch in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,672 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Third Avenue over Town Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Avenue over Town Ditch 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 Third Avenue over Town Ditch carry?
About 631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Third Avenue over Town Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Third Avenue over Town Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.