US Bridges

Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.57 W Lester Road · Structure no. 081418000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 69 years old, older 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchnebly Road
CrossesColeman Creek
Location00.57 W Lester Road
RouteCounty Highway 43163
Coordinates47.06344, -120.40504
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2023)
Projected traffic272 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Schnebly Road over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.