US Bridges

Storie Lane over Little Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.07 S Nelson Side · Structure no. 086323000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storie Lane over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Storie Lane over Little Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStorie Lane
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.07 S Nelson Side
RouteCounty Highway 21005
Coordinates47.19762, -121.091
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic201 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Storie Lane over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Storie Lane over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Storie Lane over Little Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Storie Lane over Little Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Storie Lane over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.