US Bridges

Westside Road over Hiline Canal

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.27 W Wood& Steel · Structure no. 080472000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,166
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Road over Hiline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Westside Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,089 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWestside Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.27 W Wood& Steel
RouteCounty Highway 22710
Coordinates47.16655, -121.01786
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2022)
Projected traffic3,089 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Westside Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside 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 Westside Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Westside Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.