US Bridges

Stevens Road over Flood Channel

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 3.32 S of Parke CR · Structure no. 086232000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Road over Flood Channel is a steel culvert carrying Stevens Road over Flood Channel in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesStevens Road
CrossesFlood Channel
Location3.32 S of Parke CR
RouteCounty Highway 69460
Coordinates46.95731, -120.29806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2041
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Road over Flood Channel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Road over Flood Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Road over Flood Channel carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Road over Flood Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Road over Flood Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.