US Bridges

Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River

FairPosted for load

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.50 N&.45 W US970 · Structure no. 083388000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRed Bridge RD
CrossesTeanaway River
Location00.50 N&.45 W US970
RouteCounty Highway 22650
Coordinates47.20136, -120.78177
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2018)
Projected traffic877 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bridge RD over Teanaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.