US Bridges

Cove Road over Manastash Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.37 N Manastash R · Structure no. 080581000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Road over Manastash Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cove Road over Manastash Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCove Road
CrossesManastash Creek
Location00.37 N Manastash R
RouteCounty Highway 95501
Coordinates46.97602, -120.6454
Functional classRural Major 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 stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cove Road over Manastash Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cove Road over Manastash Creek 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 Cove Road over Manastash Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Cove Road over Manastash Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Road over Manastash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.