Burke Road over Swauk Creek
GoodKittitas County, Washington · 00.21 S US HWY 970 · Structure no. 086324000000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burke Road over Swauk Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burke Road over Swauk 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burke Road over Swauk Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burke Road over Swauk 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 Burke Road over Swauk Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Burke Road over Swauk Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Burke Road over Swauk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.