Smithson Road over Dry Creek
FairKittitas County, Washington · 00.06 E SR 97 · Structure no. 083304000000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithson Road over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smithson Road over Dry Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithson Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Smithson Road over Dry 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 Smithson Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Smithson Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Smithson Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.