US Bridges

Westside RD over Hiline Canal

FairPosted for load

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.03 S Golf Course · Structure no. 084799000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside RD over Hiline Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Westside RD over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 5 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,742 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWestside RD
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.03 S Golf Course
RouteCounty Highway 22710
Coordinates47.18761, -121.06291
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2022)
Projected traffic2,742 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Westside RD over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Westside RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Westside RD over Hiline Canal carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Westside RD over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Westside RD over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.