US Bridges

Alder ST over Town Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 11th & Alder ST · Structure no. 085923000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,167
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alder ST over Town Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alder ST 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 8,167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,136 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlder ST
CrossesTown Canal
Location11th & Alder ST
RouteCity Street 380
Coordinates47.003, -120.531
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,167 (2018)
Projected traffic12,136 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$590,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alder ST over Town Canal built?

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

What condition is Alder ST 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 Alder ST over Town Canal carry?

About 8,167 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Alder ST over Town Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Alder ST over Town Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.