US Bridges

Katen Road over Turbine Canal

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 01.05 S Upbadgr Pkt · Structure no. 080770000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katen Road over Turbine Canal is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Katen Road over Turbine Canal 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 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesKaten Road
CrossesTurbine Canal
Location01.05 S Upbadgr Pkt
RouteCounty Highway 65186
Coordinates46.89057, -120.36104
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2039
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Katen Road over Turbine Canal built?

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

What condition is Katen Road over Turbine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Katen Road over Turbine Canal carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Katen Road over Turbine Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Katen Road over Turbine Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.