US Bridges

Brick Road over Town Ditch

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · JCT Brick RD 10th · Structure no. 087182000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,477
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Road over Town Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brick Road over Town Ditch in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,477 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,532 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrick Road
CrossesTown Ditch
LocationJCT Brick RD 10th
RouteCity Street 150
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.00236, -120.5296
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,477 (2016)
Projected traffic15,532 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brick Road over Town Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick Road over Town Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brick Road over Town Ditch carry?

About 5,477 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brick Road over Town Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Brick Road over Town Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.