Ringer Loop over Spring Creek
PoorKittitas County, Washington · 00.53 W Canyon Road · Structure no. 086230000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ringer Loop over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ringer Loop over Spring Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ringer Loop over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ringer Loop over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Ringer Loop over Spring Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Ringer Loop over Spring Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ringer Loop over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.