US Bridges

Vantage Highway over Hiline Canal

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.50 E Parke CR RD · Structure no. 084659000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,126
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vantage Highway over Hiline Canal is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Vantage Highway over Hiline Canal 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 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 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesVantage Highway
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.50 E Parke CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 94001
Coordinates47.00127, -120.31532
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2023)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2039
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Vantage Highway over Hiline Canal built?

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

What condition is Vantage Highway 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 Vantage Highway over Hiline Canal carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Vantage Highway over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vantage Highway over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.