US Bridges

Hayward Road over Hiline Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.78 N SR 10 · Structure no. 082853000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayward Road over Hiline Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayward Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesHayward Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.78 N SR 10
RouteCounty Highway 32040
Coordinates47.11849, -120.71303
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2020)
Projected traffic201 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$366,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayward Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Hayward 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hayward Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Hayward Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hayward Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.