US Bridges

Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.39 N Smithson RD · Structure no. 083702000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReecer Creek Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.39 N Smithson RD
RouteCounty Highway 93526
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.1087, -120.58172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$692,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Reecer Creek Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.