US Bridges

Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.09 N Bender Road · Structure no. 083592000000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 101 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesReecer Creek Road
CrossesTown Ditch
Location00.09 N Bender Road
RouteCounty Highway 93526
Coordinates47.0225, -120.57162
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2022)
Projected traffic5,125 by 2040
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Reecer Creek Road over Town Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.