US Bridges

Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 01.82 NW Taneum RD · Structure no. 084222000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesThorp Prairie Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location01.82 NW Taneum RD
RouteCounty Highway 52770
Coordinates47.10616, -120.75768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic728 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Thorp Prairie Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.