US Bridges

14th Ave over Town Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 14th Ave at Wildcat Way · Structure no. 085922000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,830
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave over Town Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 14th Ave over Town Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,620 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries14th Ave
CrossesTown Canal
Location14th Ave at Wildcat Way
RouteCity Street 380
Coordinates47.00628, -120.54356
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,830 (2020)
Projected traffic9,620 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th Ave over Town Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Ave over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Ave over Town Canal carry?

About 5,830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 14th Ave over Town Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Ave over Town Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.