US Bridges

Lester Road over Hiline Canal

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.27 N Brick Mill · Structure no. 081528000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lester Road over Hiline Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Lester Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 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 5 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLester Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.27 N Brick Mill
RouteCounty Highway 43663
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.04942, -120.39655
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2023)
Projected traffic238 by 2039
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$625,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lester Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Lester Road over Hiline 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lester Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Lester Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lester Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.