South Cle Elum RD over Yakima River
FairKittitas County, Washington · 00.02 S I-90 · Structure no. 083605000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,970
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Cle Elum RD over Yakima River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Cle Elum RD over Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2038. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Cle Elum RD over Yakima River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is South Cle Elum RD over Yakima 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does South Cle Elum RD over Yakima River carry?
About 2,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is South Cle Elum RD over Yakima River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 357 ft (108.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns South Cle Elum RD over Yakima River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.