US Bridges

Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 01.38 E I-90 X-Ing · Structure no. 081326000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesThorp Prairie Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location01.38 E I-90 X-Ing
RouteCounty Highway 52770
Coordinates47.12373, -120.80108
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.