US Bridges

Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek

FairPosted for load

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.72 E Faust Road · Structure no. 083777000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,216
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,872 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 10
CrossesCurrier Creek
Location00.72 E Faust Road
RouteCounty Highway 93047
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.01452, -120.58165
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2018)
Projected traffic5,872 by 2038
Trucks17%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$984,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek 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 Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 10 over Currier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.