US Bridges

Prater Road over Parke Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.07 S I-90 · Structure no. 080736000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prater Road over Parke Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prater Road over Parke Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPrater Road
CrossesParke Creek
Location00.07 S I-90
RouteCounty Highway 65002
Coordinates46.97081, -120.363
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2023)
Projected traffic599 by 2039
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prater Road over Parke Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prater Road over Parke 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Prater Road over Parke Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Prater Road over Parke Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Prater Road over Parke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.