US Bridges

Markovich Road over Hiline Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.09 S U Peoh Pt R · Structure no. 086420000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markovich Road over Hiline Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Markovich Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMarkovich Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location00.09 S U Peoh Pt R
RouteCounty Highway 25503
Coordinates47.15927, -120.90005
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic318 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Markovich Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markovich Road over Hiline Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Markovich Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Markovich Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Markovich Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.