US Bridges

Parke Creek Road over Hiline Canal

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.52 N Vantage HWY · Structure no. 084589000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parke Creek Road over Hiline Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Parke Creek Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesParke Creek Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.52 N Vantage HWY
RouteCounty Highway 69370
Coordinates47.00892, -120.32581
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2023)
Projected traffic363 by 2039
Trucks21%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parke Creek Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Parke 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 2023.

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

About 137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Parke Creek Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Parke Creek Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.