US Bridges

Potts Road over Reecer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kittitas County, Washington · JCT Eln WQ341818 · Structure no. 086092000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potts Road over Reecer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Potts Road over Reecer Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPotts Road
CrossesReecer Creek
LocationJCT Eln WQ341818
RouteCity Street 380
Coordinates47.00236, -120.57681
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2018)
Projected traffic98 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potts Road over Reecer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potts Road over Reecer Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Potts Road over Reecer Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Potts Road over Reecer Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Potts Road over Reecer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.