US Bridges

Cleman Road over Parke Creek

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.12 S Tjossem RD · Structure no. 087101000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,105
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleman Road over Parke Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cleman Road over Parke Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,095 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCleman Road
CrossesParke Creek
Location00.12 S Tjossem RD
RouteCounty Highway 96400
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.96178, -120.41346
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2023)
Projected traffic3,095 by 2039
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cleman Road over Parke Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleman Road over Parke Creek 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 Cleman Road over Parke Creek carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Cleman Road over Parke Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cleman Road over Parke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.