US Bridges

Boylston Road over Ground Relief

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 03.08 E Prater Road · Structure no. 085964000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boylston Road over Ground Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boylston Road over Ground Relief 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBoylston Road
CrossesGround Relief
Location03.08 E Prater Road
RouteCounty Highway 68930
Coordinates46.95576, -120.30345
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boylston Road over Ground Relief built?

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

What condition is Boylston Road over Ground Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Boylston Road over Ground Relief carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Boylston Road over Ground Relief?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boylston Road over Ground Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.