US Bridges

Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.16 E Faust Road · Structure no. 083758000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,051 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY 10
CrossesFlood Channel
Location00.16 E Faust Road
RouteCounty Highway 93047
Coordinates47.02033, -120.5901
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2022)
Projected traffic7,051 by 2042
Trucks23%
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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel carry?

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 10 over Flood Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.